Perth woman accused of stalking and trying to extort Greens senator Steele-John

A Perth woman has been charged over the alleged stalking and attempted extortion of Greens senator Jordon Steele-John. The case comes amid separate investigations into claims about Steele-John’s conduct, which he denies; he says he was the victim of family violence and abuse.

The woman, who has not been named, faces charges of aggravated stalking with intent to intimidate and demanding property by written threats, and is due in Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday. Steele-John is on leave from the Greens party room while the WA Greens and the independent Parliamentary Standards Commission investigate. He says police previously investigated a report, interviewed him voluntarily and closed that inquiry without charges.