Senator steps back from party

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after complaints were made, triggering an independent review into his conduct.

Seven members demand investigation

The Nine newspapers reported that seven party members demanded an investigation into allegations Steele-John made inappropriate comments to a number of women between 2017 and 2025.

Steele-John rejects the claims

Steele-John said he rejected the claims and referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a fair, independent process. He stated: I utterly reject this characterisation of me.

“I utterly reject this characterisation of me, which tries to assert I am someone I am not”

New leader accepts the leave

Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed Steele-John had requested leave from the party room and he had accepted it. Shoebridge said the party takes concerns extremely seriously.

“and I have accepted it”

Independent review to proceed

The matter will be resolved via a fair and independent review ensuring all parties are entitled to natural justice and procedural fairness, Shoebridge said.