Senator Cox has said that her values align with the Labor Party. This is the same Labor Party who this week approved the climate-wrecking North West Shelf gas project," she said. "Senator Cox would have had more chance of effecting change by continuing to work with the Greens in the sole balance of power."

Mr Albanese said he had not spoken to Senator Waters.

"The reason why Dorinda has made this decision is the same reason why all those years ago as a very young man I made the decision to join the Labor Party... That the way you make a difference is to be part of a party of government," he said.

This makes it sound like she just wants the power.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 11 points 1 week ago

Well good luck to her in 2028 when she's up for election...and more importantly, preselection, I guess. See how well Labor rewards that loyalty with their Senate tickets.

[–] hanrahan@slrpnk.net 4 points 1 week ago

Yeah her comment about not affecting change from the cross bench was laughable.

And her goals aligning with Labor ? Oh well, more climate destruction and science denial on the way :(