"The Greens understand that you have the most to lose from the climate emergency and from our unequal economy. You are right to feel that you are getting screwed over from every angle from a government that is criminally burning your future."

Senator Hanson-Young,who is the party's environment spokesperson,announced her candidacy for co-deputy leader shortly before the partyroom meeting on Tuesday,tweeting:"I think Adam,Larissa and I would make a great team."She later congratulated the new leaders,saying"I look forward to serving alongside all my colleagues. We have lots of work to do".

I refuse to adapt to kids wearing gas masks.

New Greens leader Adam Bandt

Senator Faruqi wanted to use a leadership position to advocate for"improving party democracy". She is among those in the Greens pushing for the direct election of the leadership by members,and has made veiled comments criticising the process to replaceSenator Di Natale,who resigned as leader on Monday tospend more time with his young family.

"While I'm disappointed by the result,I'm excited to continue our movement's work with members and supporters ... Together we can realise the radical change we need for social and environmental justice!"Senator Faruqi tweeted shortly after the party room meeting.

Asked if he would take over the environment portfolio from Senator Hanson-Young,Mr Bandt said he would look at portfolios in the coming days.