Furstenau said the Greens have been behind major policy changes including strengthening oversight of resource industries, making the legislature more transparent and accountable, and banning big money from politics.

But she said the changes have just scratched the surface of what the Greens can achieve.

“For me, leadership isn’t about being the loudest or the most dominant person in the room. It is about listening and creating a sense of engagement and belonging,” she said.

CFJC Today, Janurary 27, 2020