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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave after party members demand investigation into alleged conduct towards women

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Comino, N. (2026, October 15). Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave after party members demand investigation into alleged conduct towards women. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16210515/jordon-steele-john-greens-leave-conduct-allegations-women.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has stepped away from party activities following allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women raised by seven party members. These members wrote to Greens leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday, citing multiple allegations dating back to 2017 and extending through 2025. Steele-John denied the claims, stating he had referred the matter to the WA Greens for an independent investigation that upholds procedural fairness.

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room following allegations of inappropriate comments towards women, as reported by The Sydney Morning Herald. The allegations were detailed in a letter sent to Greens leader David Shoebridge by seven party members who claimed they are aware of "multiple allegations" against Steele-John dating back to 2017. Steele-John has rejected the claims but acknowledged that he referred the matter to the WA Greens, supporting an independent review to ensure procedural fairness and natural justice for all parties involved. Shoebridge stated that the party is treating these concerns seriously, emphasizing the importance of a fair and impartial investigation process.

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after a group of seven party members wrote to party leader David Shoebridge demanding an investigation into allegations about his conduct towards women. asserted

group → take → women

In a letter sent to Shoebridge on Tuesday night, the group said they were aware of 'multiple allegations' involving Steele-John dating from 2017 to 2025. asserted

they → send → 2025

The signatories said the warnings had circulated both within the Greens and 'outside the party, demonstrating that knowledge of his alleged reputation extends beyond party membership and out into the community'. asserted

knowledge → say → community

Steele-John rejected the claims, telling The Sydney Morning Herald he had referred the matter to the WA Greens and supported an independent process. ' uncertain

he → reject → process

I utterly reject this characterisation of me, which tries to assert I am someone I am not,' he said. asserted

he → reject → me

'I have referred this matter to the WA Greens, so that a fair, independent process can be commissioned that upholds the principles of natural justice and ensures procedural fairness for everyone involved.' asserted

that → refer → everyone

Steele-John said the allegations had been made without specific details and argued any complaint should be properly investigated. Steele-John was not present in the Senate chamber during a series of votes on Thursday afternoon. asserted

John → say → afternoon

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John (pictured) has taken a leave of absence from the Greens Daily Mail contacted Jordon Steele-John for comment. asserted

Mail → picture → comment

Newly elected Greens leader David Shoebridge, who assumed the leadership just two weeks ago, said he was treating the allegations seriously and backed an independent investigation. 'This matter needs to be resolved through a fair and independent review that ensures all parties are afforded natural justice and procedural fairness,' Shoebridge told the ABC. asserted

Shoebridge → elect → justice

'The Australian Greens take complaints seriously, and as leader I want to make it clear that the integrity of the complaints process is essential.' asserted

integrity → take → process

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave after party members demand investigation into alleged conduct towards women

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