Greens senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid complaints about behaviour
Western Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room following complaints made against him regarding his conduct towards women.
Seven members demand review
A letter sent to party leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday night came from seven members of the Greens. These individuals stated they were aware of multiple allegations spanning from 2017 to 2025 concerning the senator's behaviour in the presence of women.
Senator rejects characterisation
Steele-John issued a statement saying he utterly rejects the characterisation of him and referred the matter to the WA Greens. He noted that any allegation of this nature is extremely serious and must be treated accordingly.
Leader accepts request
New Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed that Steele-John had requested leave from the party room and that he accepted it. The party stated it takes concerns of this nature extremely seriously and wants a fair independent review.
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