Rattenbury Steps Down: Greens' Future Uncertain

0:00It's April 20th, from your city to your ears. This is Sydney News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Shane Rattenberry, the leader of the ACT Greens, just announced he's stepping out of politics after more than 17 years in the legislative. Assembly. The inner city rep for Kourgeong first got elected back in 2008 and rose to lead his party through some big shifts. He took on the role of attorney general starting in 2020 while the Greens were in coalition with labor. But heading into the 2024 election, they decided to pull back and go independent on the crossbench. That vote cost them three of their six seats, though elections expert Antony Green called it no massive swing, just a dip, with the party still holding. A solid base in the territory. Folks gathered Monday morning as Rattenberry shared the news alongside his family and fellow lawmakers. Earlier this year, Greens members shot down a wild idea of teaming up with the Canberra Liberals for power sharing, which could have booted labor after 24 years in charge.

1:03Now with Rattenberry eyeing the exit, all eyes turned to how the Greens recalibrate from the crossbench.