Greens senator Jordan Steele-John takes leave amid investigation into complaints
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken a leave of absence from the party room following allegations of inappropriate comments made toward women. An independent review has been initiated to investigate the claims, which Steele-John has formally rejected.
Why it matters
The situation highlights internal party accountability and the handling of misconduct allegations within the Australian political landscape.
Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed Steele-John had requested leave from the party room ‘and I have accepted it’. Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed Steele-John had requested leave from the party room ‘and I have accepted it’. Australian Greens Greens senator Jordan Steele-John takes leave amid investigation into complaints Steele-John said he rejected the claims and had referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a ‘fair, independent process’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after complaints were made, triggering an independent review.
The Nine newspapers reported on Thursday afternoon that seven party members demanded an investigation into allegations he made inappropriate comments to a number of women.
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