Bob Brown has resigned as leader of the Australian Greens parliamentary party, handing the leadership to his deputy Christine Milne. Senator Brown, 67, will also resign from the Senate, after 16 years’ service, when his Tasmanian replacement is available in June.
Mr Brown said he had been thinking about the timing of his resignation in the months since the last election. “I’m of course very sad to go but also happy to make way for the depth of talent that there is in the Greens parliamentary party, both in the party room now and lined up to take future positions as the party grows,” he told reporters during a press conference in Canberra on April 13.
I'm honoured & excited to have been elected leader of the @GreensMPs to build on the great legacy of @SenatorBobBrown, who is retiring today
Bob Brown. A political inspiration... http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/bob-brown-resigns-as-greens-leader-and-senator-20120413-1wxoz.html …u/opinion/political-news/bob-brown-resigns-as-greens-leader-and-senator-20120413-1wxoz.html Hopefully he still remains available for commentary
Bob Brown substituted 'bastards' for 'so-and-sos.' Can he please not leave? #auspol #abcnews24
Bob Brown's retiring. Does that mean he's handing over the leadership to Julia? #auspolitics
RT @JDowton: Just found out Bob Brown resigned. Though some will disagree, I think he's one of the last genuine, courageous pollies we had. #brownresigns
- RT @Brocklesnitch: Did Bob Brown say 'It's not easy being Green'? in his speech and if not i'm highly disappointed.
RT @Anna_laTickle: oh bloody hell, I really like Bob Brown. One of the few with integrity and humility
RT @jothornely: Bob Brown And The Greens sounds like a rock band on Sesame Street.
"I look forward to fresh green pursuits ..." Bob Brown resigns: http://www.smh.com.au/opinion/political-news/bob-brown-resigns-as-greens-leader-and-senator-20120413-1wxoz.html …u/opinion/political-news/bob-brown-resigns-as-greens-leader-and-senator-20120413-1wxoz.html
RT @geeksrulz: Breaking: CIA confirmed Bob Brown is leaving to head the World Govt. Clive Palmer proven correct again. #auspol
If you thought Bob Brown was scary strap yourself in for new Greens Leader Christine Milne! #ThereGoesTheCountry #auspol #Friday13th
Bob Brown?! Christine Milne?! Not just before my exam please. #totallydistracted
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