Greens senator Steele-John takes leave pending conduct inquiry
Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John took leave after seven party members accused him of inappropriate comments toward women spanning 2017 to 2025.
Jordon Steele-John, 32, stepped back from the party room. Seven Greens members demanded an investigation after accusing him of inappropriate comments toward women over nearly a decade.
Party leader David Shoebridge said the party takes the allegations extremely seriously and confirmed Steele-John requested leave, which he accepted. The senator will self-refer the matters to an independent complaints process.
Steele-John entered parliament at 23 in 2017 and serves as the Greens' disability and mental health spokesperson.
- 32
- Steele-John's age
- Seven
- Members making accusations
- 2017 to 2025
- Timespan of claims
- 2017 at age 23
- Year he entered parliament
Why it mattersPolitical parties investigating internal conduct matters sets norms for accountability across parliament and influences how similar allegations are handled.
AustraliaA sitting Australian senator faces a formal misconduct investigation, reflecting broader scrutiny of workplace conduct in federal parliament.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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