Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public
Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from parliament following the public emergence of historical misconduct allegations. He stated that he was advised against attending Senate estimates virtually and will focus on cooperating with an independent investigation.
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Addresses political accountability and the handling of misconduct allegations within the Australian parliamentary system.
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he has taken leave from parliament. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he has taken leave from parliament. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Australian Greens Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week as the embattled Greens senator releases a letter detailing the allegations against him.
After days of confusion following historical complaints about alleged misconduct were publicly aired in the media, Steele-John posted a statement to social media late Friday night.
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