Denison. Putt became the Greens parliamentary leader. Putt was re-elected in the 2006 election, receiving 18.4% of first preferences, a decrease compared to her previous result, but the highest of any Denison candidate. On 7 July 2008, Putt announced her retirement as leader of the Tasmanian Greens, and as a Member of the House of Assembly. She was replaced as Greens leader by the party's deputy leader, Nick McKim. After politics After her resignation, Putt left the state and has since returned to focus on international work, representing the Wilderness Society at UN climate change and forest negotiations. In 2012, Putt was appointed CEO of anti-logging group Markets for Change and has since publicly criticised the Wilderness Society. In 2011, Putt was placed on the Tasmanian Honour Roll of Women for her environmental advocacy. References Tasmanian Greens history page Further reading Armstrong, Lance J.E. (1997). Good God, He's Green! A History of Tasmanian Politics 1989-1996. Wahroonga, N.S.W., Pacific Law Press. Lines, William J. (2006) Patriots : defending Australia's natural heritage St. Lucia, Qld. : University of Queensland Press, 2006. External links Peg Putt's maiden speech to parliament Peg Putt's page at Tasmanian Greens website 1953 births Living people Australian Greens members of the Parliament of Tasmania Members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly Alumni of the University of Sussex 21st-century Australian politicians 21st-century Australian women politicians Women members of the Tasmanian House of Assembly