BREAKING NEWS Bob Brown has just quit as Leader of the Australian Greens Parliamentary Party.
Senator Brown has thanked his nine colleagues and the 1.7 million voters who supported the party in 2010.
He’ll also resign from the Senate, after 16 years’ service, when a replacement is found.
Christine Milne has tweeted she will take over the top job.
“I’m honoured & excited to have been elected leader of the GreensMPs to build on the great legacy of the @SenatorBobBrown, who is retiring today.”
Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says Senator Brown’s departure will lead the Greens into turbulent times.
