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Dorinda Cox defection to Labor rocks the Greens, but minor party will keep Senate balance of power

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Greens leader Larissa Waters says her party does not have a problem with keeping Indigenous members after WA Senator Dorinda Cox sensationally defected to Labor. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his new recruit. He says accusations of workplace bullying have been dealt with.
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