Greens senator accused of making inappropriate comments takes leave

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Greens senator accused of making inappropriate comments takes leave. (2026, October 15). The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/greens-senator-accused-of-making-inappropriate-comments-takes-leave-20261015-p615y1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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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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