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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Sarah Basford Canales

Jordon Steele-John says ‘I’m not on leave’ and accuses Greens leader of making ‘bad call’ regarding complaints

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released statement addressing a letter that contained complaints about his alleged behaviour towards women.
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has released a statement addressing a letter that contained complaints about his alleged behaviour towards women. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Jordon Steele-John has accused an internal faction within the Greens of playing “nasty political games” and the leader, David Shoebridge, of pressuring him to take leave after complaints about his conduct were made public last week.

The 32-year-old Greens senator released a six-page statement on Sunday night after Nine newspapers reported last week that seven party members had demanded an investigation into allegations he had acted inappropriately towards women between 2017 and 2025.

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