Jordan Steele-John hits back after he was accused of inappropriate behaviour around women: 'Nasty political games': news

Jordon Steele-John Condemns Allegations as ‘Nasty Political Games’ Amid Internal Greens Dispute

Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has publicly pushed back against misconduct allegations, dismissing claims of inappropriate behaviour around women as “nasty political games” orchestrated by an internal party faction.

Background on the Allegations

The controversy surfaced after a group of party members and current and former staffers sent a letter to Greens leader David Shoebridge. The letter raised allegations of inappropriate comments and conduct toward women spanning several years and called for an official inquiry. Following initial reports, party leadership indicated that Steele-John would take leave from the Greens party room while the matters were addressed.

Senator Steele-John’s Response

Steele-John forcefully rejected the accusations, asserting that they lacked specific details and were weaponised as part of internal political manoeuvring. Denying claims that he had agreed to stepped-down leave, the Western Australian senator argued that the issue had been leveraged to undermine his position within the party. He maintained that serious matters must be handled through fair, transparent, and evidence-based processes rather than political attacks.

Next Steps and Internal Review

Greens leadership has stated that any claims of inappropriate workplace conduct are taken seriously and must be addressed through proper channels. The matter has been referred for review within the relevant state branch structures, with broader discussions continuing around parliamentary workplace support processes and standard complaints handling.