Key facts
- Senator Jordan Steele-John is taking leave from the Greens party room.
- An independent review is underway following complaints made against him.
- Steele-John denies the allegations and has referred them for investigation.
Greens senator Jordan Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after complaints were made, prompting an independent review. The Nine newspapers reported that seven party members demanded an investigation into allegations of inappropriate comments made by Steele-John to several women.
Steele-John has rejected the claims, stating in a statement that he has referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a "fair, independent process" that upholds natural justice and procedural fairness. He described the allegations as lacking specifics and asserted his willingness to address any formal complaint.
Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed that Steele-John requested leave from the party room, which he accepted. Shoebridge emphasized the party's serious approach to such concerns and the essential nature of the integrity of the complaints process.
