Greens senator takes leave over allegations of inappropriate comments
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 15 Oct, 23:20 · Archive
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave following allegations of inappropriate comments towards women spanning 2017 to 2025.
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room and his parliamentary role following allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women. Seven party members wrote to federal leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday night alleging multiple instances of inappropriate behaviour spanning 2017 to 2025.
According to the letter reported by the Sydney Morning Herald, party members wrote that women had been warned not to be alone with Senator Steele-John, with warnings coming from both inside and outside the party. The letter stated that other people were 'too fearful of backlash' to sign the letter.
Senator Steele-John said he 'utterly rejected' the characterisation of him and has referred the matter to the WA Greens. 'These claims are made without specifics, any allegation of this nature is extremely serious and must be treated accordingly,' he said. 'If someone has made an allegation, I am prepared to address it.' In relation to one alleged complaint, he said he was the victim of abuse and had been working with WA Police to address it.
How it is being reported
- Steele-John steps aside from Greens party room amid allegations of inappropriate conductGreens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken a leave of absence from his party room and parliamentary role, while allegations of inappropriate behaviour against him are investigated. The WA senator and the Greens’ health, mental health and disability spokesperson has stepped aside after several party members accused him of making inappropriate comments to women several years […]Riotact · 15 Oct, 22:52
- Live: Liberal senator says it's 'appropriate' for Steele-John to take leave from parliamentDave Sharma says it is appropriate Greens senator Jordon Steele-John take a leave of absence from parliament following reports of allegations against him. Follow live.ABC Australian Capital Territory · 15 Oct, 21:07
- Breaking: Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of comments towards womenThe Greens have confirmed WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave after reports from the Sydney Morning Herald about allegations of inappropriate comments towards women.ABC Australian Capital Territory · 15 Oct, 04:15
In this story: Jordon Steele-John · David Shoebridge · Australian Greens · Western Australia · Sydney Morning Herald
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