John will not attend parliament next week
WA Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John will not attend parliament next week amid allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women. The senator has denied the claims, and an independent investigation is expected to begin soon.
Why it matters
Highlights a significant political controversy involving a sitting senator and potential misconduct within a major political party.
Senator Steele-John is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women, which he has denied. ( ABC News: Matt Roberts )
WA Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament when it resumes next week.
Senator Steele-John is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women, which he has denied.
An independent investigation commissioned by the WA Greens is expected to get underway imminently.
Link copied Share Share article WA Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has reiterated he won't be attending parliament next week, after releasing and then deleting a copy of a letter detailing allegations of misconduct against him.
On Friday night the senator took to social media to publish the letter which is addressed to Greens leader David Shoebridge and signed by seven current and former Greens staff or party office bearers.
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says he has been falsely accused of inappropriate conduct.
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