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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave after party members demand investigation into alleged conduct towards women

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has stepped away from party activities following allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women raised by seven party members. These members wrote to Greens leader David Shoebridge on Tuesday, citing multiple allegations dating back to 2017 and extending through 2025. Steele-John denied the claims, stating he had referred the matter to the WA Greens for an independent investigation that upholds procedural fairness.

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room amid allegations of inappropriate comments towards women, as reported by multiple sources including The Sydney Morning Herald. Greens leader David Shoebridge confirmed that Steele-John had requested and been granted leave to address the situation, which was backed by an independent investigation process. Seven current and former party members wrote a letter to Shoebridge demanding an inquiry into allegations spanning from 2017 to 2025, though Steele-John denies all claims and accuses Shoebridge of mishandling the matter for political reasons. The conflict has led to internal rifts within the Greens, with some members believing Steele-John's lengthy denial was premature and aimed at influencing public opinion before an investigation could conclude.

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Hedges 1 of 32 claims Outlet record 67/100

“While both articles relate to allegations against Senator Jordon Steele-John, they describe different aspects of a broader situation: one about party members demanding an investigation and Steele-John taking leave, the other about WA Greens maintaining a crisis communications document.”

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“Article A reports on Senator Steele-John taking leave following allegations, while Article B is a response from Steele-John denying the leave and addressing the allegations.”

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“While both articles discuss allegations against Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John, Article A describes a demand for an investigation and Steele-John's leave from the party room, while Article B reports on alleged warnings to women not to be alone with him. These appear to be different aspects of related events rather than the same specific incident.”

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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after a group of seven party members wrote to party leader David Shoebridge demanding an investigation into allegations about his conduct towards women. asserted

group → take → women

In a letter sent to Shoebridge on Tuesday night, the group said they were aware of 'multiple allegations' involving Steele-John dating from 2017 to 2025. asserted

they → send → 2025

The signatories said the warnings had circulated both within the Greens and 'outside the party, demonstrating that knowledge of his alleged reputation extends beyond party membership and out into the community'. asserted

knowledge → say → community

Steele-John rejected the claims, telling The Sydney Morning Herald he had referred the matter to the WA Greens and supported an independent process. ' uncertain

he → reject → process

I utterly reject this characterisation of me, which tries to assert I am someone I am not,' he said. asserted

he → reject → me

'I have referred this matter to the WA Greens, so that a fair, independent process can be commissioned that upholds the principles of natural justice and ensures procedural fairness for everyone involved.' asserted

that → refer → everyone

Steele-John said the allegations had been made without specific details and argued any complaint should be properly investigated. Steele-John was not present in the Senate chamber during a series of votes on Thursday afternoon. asserted

John → say → afternoon

Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John (pictured) has taken a leave of absence from the Greens Daily Mail contacted Jordon Steele-John for comment. asserted

Mail → picture → comment

Newly elected Greens leader David Shoebridge, who assumed the leadership just two weeks ago, said he was treating the allegations seriously and backed an independent investigation. 'This matter needs to be resolved through a fair and independent review that ensures all parties are afforded natural justice and procedural fairness,' Shoebridge told the ABC. asserted

Shoebridge → elect → justice

'The Australian Greens take complaints seriously, and as leader I want to make it clear that the integrity of the complaints process is essential.' asserted

integrity → take → process

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