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Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour
Jordon Steele-John has been accused of making inappropriate comments to women. (ABC News: Matt Roberts)
"Multiple allegations" of inappropriate behaviour in the presence of women have been made against Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
Senator Steele-John says he "utterly rejects this characterisation" and is prepared to address the allegations.
The senator has taken leave from the party room and referred the matter to the WA Greens.
The Greens say WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room following reports he made inappropriate comments towards women.
The Sydney Morning Herald has reported that a letter from seven party members was sent to Greens leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday night.
Greens senator takes leave following allegations of inappropriate comments
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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after seven members demanded an investigation into alleged inappropriate comments towards women.
The 32-year-old is accused of concerning behaviour in the presence of women, with claims spanning almost a decade, from 2017 to 2025.
A letter sent to Greens leader David Shoebridge contained accusations he said the party would take "incredibly seriously".
"I received correspondence in relation to Senator Steele–John earlier this week, and I want to be clear that I and the party room take these matters incredibly seriously," said Shoebridge at a press conference in Canberra on Thursday.
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Asked if he knew about the allegations or was aware of rumours about Jordon Steele-John, Shoebridge responds:
double quotation markNo, I received the correspondence in my capacity as leader of the Australian Greens, and Iâve dealt with it with the urgency which I think is appropriate.
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