Greens senator Janet Rice has announced she will be retiring next year, a decade after her election to the upper house.
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In a statement on Monday, she said she will not be standing for Senate preselection and has "decided it's time to pass the baton".
"I entered the Senate with a mandate to represent Victorians who want to see urgent action on the climate crisis, and who want to see politics work for people, not billionaires and big corporations. Those fights are far from over," she said.
"Until my very last moment in the Senate, I will keep fighting in Parliament for my constituents, for our climate and environment, real action for renters, a human rights based approach to aged care, and building a strong social safety net for everyone who needs it."
On social media platform X, formerly known at Twitter, Senator Rice said it had been "a privilege" to fight for marriage equality and an "honour" to represent Victoria.
She thanks members of the Greens who preselected her three times and the voters who elected her to the Senate.
Senator Rice has not announced a retirement date but said she will step away from the role in the first half of 2024.
Natalie Vikhrov
Natalie Vikhrov reports on federal politics and public service for The Canberra Times. Prior to this, she spent several years covering human rights in Eastern Europe, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Get in touch via natalie.vikhrov@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
Natalie Vikhrov reports on federal politics and public service for The Canberra Times. Prior to this, she spent several years covering human rights in Eastern Europe, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Get in touch via natalie.vikhrov@austcommunitymedia.com.au.
