Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight
Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John remains in a leadership limbo following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women. Party leader David Shoebridge faces internal pressure regarding his handling of the investigation and the senator's refusal to step down.
Why it matters
It reflects internal political instability and the challenges of managing misconduct allegations within a progressive political party.
Australian Greens leader David Shoebridge (left) and WA senator Jordon Steele-John. Composite: AAP Australian Greens leader David Shoebridge (left) and WA senator Jordon Steele-John. Composite: AAP Australian Greens Analysis Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight Sarah Basford Canales David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates looms
More than a week after allegations that Greens senator Jordon Steele-John had behaved inappropriately towards women made headlines, his position in the party remains in limbo and its new leader’s handling of the issue in question.
David Shoebridge ’s first major challenge at the helm of the federal Greens came earlier this month when the Nine newspapers reported a three-page letter had been sent to him urging an independent investigation into Steele-John.
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