The Greens are trying to hold onto their older base while positioning themselves as the party of renters – and the balancing act is proving difficult

When Anthony Albanese addressed Labor’s national conference in August 2023, he had some choice words for progressive voters considering a vote for the Greens.

“They are the blockers – we are the builders,” he said.

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Paul Karp is Guardian Australia’s chief political correspondent

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