In brief
Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele‑John has publicly dismissed a flurry of misconduct allegations made by seven former and current party members. In a Sunday post, he denied all claims and highlighted that a police investigation into a sexual assault report had no charges. Steele‑John blamed party leadership for political timing and cited a 47‑page dossier designed to shield affected women. The Greens have referred the matter to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission, launching an internal review. The case underscores the heightened scrutiny politicians face regarding personal conduct and party processes.
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele‑John Denies Misconduct Allegations, Calls for Transparency
Jordon Steele‑John (32), first elected to the Senate in Western Australia in 2017 and a vocal advocate for disability rights, denied a wave of misconduct allegations made by seven current and former Greens members in a post released on Sunday. The claims, which span 2017‑2025, include accusations of inappropriate behaviour towards women and a sexual assault report that law enforcement closed without charges.
Steele‑John insisted he was not on leave as some reports suggested and criticised Greens leader David Shoebridge for “nasty political games.” He said the timing of the allegations, sent the day after a pre‑selection schedule was finalised, was no coincidence.
The senator referred to a 47‑page dossier “created years earlier” that listed the allegations and how the party ought to manage their media exposure. He claimed the dossier was meant to protect the women involved, noting neither had lodged formal complaints.
According to Steele‑John, the dossier’s existence underscores a perceived pattern of political manoeuvring within the Greens. “I am committed to rebuilding public trust through transparency and accountability,” he said.
The Greens have confirmed the allegations have been referred to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission, which has begun an internal probe into the matter.
Image: A portrait of Senator Jordon Steele‑John, wearing a black‑rimmed pair of glasses and a dark suit.
