Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John Takes Leave Following Allegations of Inappropriate Comments
By Neha · Published 15 Oct 2026 · Updated 15 Oct 2026
Perth, WA · Western Australia News
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Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John Takes Leave Following Allegations of Inappropriate Comments - Perth, WA
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The Australian Greens say the concerns are being taken seriously and call for a fair, independent review of allegations concerning the Western Australian senator.
Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after allegations of inappropriate comments towards women were reported, prompting calls for an independent process to examine the concerns.
The party confirmed that Steele-John had requested leave and that Greens leader David Shoebridge had accepted the request. The development comes after a letter from seven party members was reportedly sent to the party leader, raising concerns about alleged behaviour spanning several years.
According to the published report, the letter referred to multiple allegations relating to the period between 2017 and 2025. The allegations concern the senator's behaviour in the presence of women, including women involved in party activities. These claims have not been established as findings of an independent investigation.
Shoebridge said the party was treating the concerns extremely seriously. He also emphasised that the matter needed to be resolved through a fair and independent review, with procedural fairness and natural justice for everyone involved. The party's response highlights the importance of having a process that can examine complaints impartially, protect the integrity of any investigation and allow all relevant parties an opportunity to respond.
The ABC reported that the senator had been contacted for comment. The report did not establish a final outcome, disciplinary finding or determination that the allegations were proven.
Steele-John entered federal parliament in 2017 and has held portfolios involving disability inclusion, health and mental health. He has also been a prominent critic of proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The allegations have placed attention on workplace conduct and accountability within political organisations. Political parties rely on members, volunteers and staff working together, making clear reporting channels and fair complaint-handling procedures important to maintaining confidence and ensuring people can participate safely.
An independent review, if undertaken, would be expected to assess the relevant claims and evidence rather than presume the allegations are true. Any conclusions would depend on the findings of that process.
For now, the confirmed development is that Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room while the concerns are addressed. The party leadership has publicly acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and the need for a fair process. The case remains at the allegations stage. No final finding of misconduct is established in the report, and the senator's response and any subsequent review findings will be important to understanding what happened.
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Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after allegations of inappropriate comments towards women were reported, prompting calls for an independent process to examine the concerns.
The party confirmed that Steele-John had requested leave and that Greens leader David Shoebridge had accepted the request. The development comes after a letter from seven party members was reportedly sent to the party leader, raising concerns about alleged behaviour spanning several years.
According to the published report, the letter referred to multiple allegations relating to the period between 2017 and 2025. The allegations concern the senator's behaviour in the presence of women, including women involved in party activities. These claims have not been established as findings of an independent investigation.
Shoebridge said the party was treating the concerns extremely seriously. He also emphasised that the matter needed to be resolved through a fair and independent review, with procedural fairness and natural justice for everyone involved. The party's response highlights the importance of having a process that can examine complaints impartially, protect the integrity of any investigation and allow all relevant parties an opportunity to respond.
The ABC reported that the senator had been contacted for comment. The report did not establish a final outcome, disciplinary finding or determination that the allegations were proven.
Steele-John entered federal parliament in 2017 and has held portfolios involving disability inclusion, health and mental health. He has also been a prominent critic of proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The allegations have placed attention on workplace conduct and accountability within political organisations. Political parties rely on members, volunteers and staff working together, making clear reporting channels and fair complaint-handling procedures important to maintaining confidence and ensuring people can participate safely.
An independent review, if undertaken, would be expected to assess the relevant claims and evidence rather than presume the allegations are true. Any conclusions would depend on the findings of that process.
For now, the confirmed development is that Steele-John has taken leave from the Greens party room while the concerns are addressed. The party leadership has publicly acknowledged the seriousness of the matter and the need for a fair process. The case remains at the allegations stage. No final finding of misconduct is established in the report, and the senator's response and any subsequent review findings will be important to understanding what happened.
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