Jordon Steele-John steps back as Greens face calls to probe allegations
Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after seven party members asked leader David Shoebridge to investigate allegations about his conduct towards women. The claims, which Steele-John rejects, have prompted calls for an independent process and raised questions about how the party handles complaints.
The members’ letter referred to multiple allegations said to date from 2017 to 2025, and claimed concerns had circulated within and beyond the party. Steele-John said he had referred the matter to the WA Greens and supported a fair investigation, while arguing that the allegations lacked specific details. Shoebridge said the Greens were taking the matter seriously and that any review must ensure procedural fairness for everyone involved.
- Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room.
- Seven members called for an investigation into allegations.
- He rejects the claims and supports an independent process.
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Jordon Steele-John is a senator for Western Australia and a member of the Australian Greens, a political party represented in Australia’s federal parliament. David Shoebridge leads the Greens’ senators in parliament.
The party’s members have asked for allegations about Steele-John’s conduct towards women to be investigated; he denies the claims. The dispute has drawn attention to how the Greens handle complaints involving their own members, including how to investigate them fairly and independently.
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The case for
Those seeking an investigation argue that multiple allegations, and claims that concerns circulated over several years, warrant a credible process to establish what happened and whether the party handled complaints appropriately. An independent review could give complainants a safe route to be heard, while transparent procedures may strengthen trust in the party.
The case against
Those urging caution argue that allegations are not findings, and that Steele-John rejects them while questioning their specificity. Any process should protect his right to respond, avoid prejudging the outcome and respect the privacy of everyone involved; a poorly managed or prematurely public inquiry could cause unfair harm.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave after party members demand investigation into alleged conduct towards women”.