In brief
The 32‑year‑old Greens senator denies a series of misconduct allegations that emerged last month, insisting he was never on leave and that a police investigation into a sexual‑assault claim closed with no charges. Steele‑John claims the accusations are part of a political campaign linked to the upcoming federal election’s pre‑selection timeline and urges transparency while the party consults the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission. An internal investigation and a dossier predating the emails are now under scrutiny.
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele‑John has denied a raft of misconduct claims that surfaced last month, saying he was never on leave and that police had closed a sexual‑assault investigation with no charges.
The accusations, sent to party leader David Shoebridge from seven current and former members, cover the period 2017‑2025 and have triggered an internal probe and a request to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission.
Steele‑John, who was first elected in 2017 and uses a wheelchair, said the allegations are part of a “political game” tied to the next federal election’s pre‑selection timeline. He also referenced a 47‑page dossier the party had prepared years earlier that detailed previous complaints.
He criticised Shoebridge for handling the situation “in a nasty way” and pledged to rebuild public trust through transparency and accountability.
The Greens have yet to comment further, but an investigation into the claims is underway.
