Steele-John denies harassment allegations, claims he was abused by accuser
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John denies sexual assault allegations. He says he was the victim. Police closed the investigation with no charges.
Steele-John addressed allegations spanning 2017 to 2025. Seven Greens members reportedly wrote to party leader David Shoebridge with concerns.
Steele-John said he briefly dated a woman in 2025 and ended the relationship after seeing abusive behaviour. After the breakup, she called him 56 times and sent more than 700 messages over 55 hours, he alleged.
The messages had violent and pornographic material. She threatened to destroy his reputation unless he paid a $12,000 invoice, he said.
He agreed to be interviewed by police. The investigation later closed with no charges.
Steele-John said the alleged abuse left him with ongoing fears. The woman lived close to where he and his team worked in Perth.
- $12,000 invoice
- Alleged payment demand
- 2017 to 2025
- Allegation period
- Perth, Western Australia
- Location
Why it mattersA major Greens senator faces serious allegations during the party's leadership transition. The police outcome will affect his political future.
AustraliaAustralian political controversy raises questions about Greens party culture and processes; the party's response will test its commitment to independent investigations and fair procedures.
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