The Greens are facing a run of tests in Shoebridge’s first weeks as leader

Key points

• Greens leader David Shoebridge has faced a run of challenges in his first weeks in the role. WA Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party while an inquiry examines allegations about his comments about women.
• The party has also faced internal disagreement over its policy on military aid to Ukraine, which Shoebridge said it does not support. Political scientist Zareh Ghazarian said the start had been very tough for the new leader.
• The party faces a significant test at the upcoming Victorian state election in November.