This debate isn't about grassroots democracy: it's about Greens unity 

 

It’s not surprising the NSW party wants to retain its veto power but it is no longer tenable for the Australian Greens’ unity and democracy
• NSW Greens exercising veto powers over national party, says Christine Milne

Let’s get some reality back on the table with regard to the current debate within the Australian Greens. This is certainly a debate about democracy in the party but it’s not about our members having a say in party policy or preselections.

See full article: The Guardian 

Christine Milne is the former leader of the Australian Greens party