The Latest Breaking News from David Shoebridge

Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations

David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commission

The Guardian - AU · 17h ago

Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leader

Ukraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia.

AAP · Oct 16

Greens exploring legal options for harassment probe

Greens leaders are examining avenues for an investigation into the alleged behaviour of Senator Jordon Steele-John, noting his right to procedural fairness.

AAP · Oct 15

Greens senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid investigation into complaints

Steele-John said he rejected the claims and had referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a ‘fair, independent process’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 15

Greens senator rejects years-old conduct accusations

An independent investigation will examine allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women by Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.

AAP · Oct 15

Labor's rivals block health rebate cut for pensioners

A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.

AAP · Oct 14

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Whether Australia should be giving tanks, vehicles and munitions to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia has divided the Greens.

AAP · Oct 12

Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle

Greens leader David Shoebridge is looking to pick a fight with the government over legislation he sees as imperfect, even if he broadly supports the intent.

AAP · Oct 12

Labor and the Greens improve in Newspoll and Resolve and One Nation drops

Two federal polls taken last week (Newspoll and Resolve) have gains for Labor and the Greens and drops for One Nation. The total One Nation and Coalition vote was 48% in both Newspoll and Resolve (down one in Newspoll and down three in Resolve).

The Conversation · Oct 11

The Greens have adopted confrontation and self-declared populism. Can they bring voters along with them?

Election losses often scar political parties, and scarred political parties tend to overcorrect. Within 18 months, the Greens have shifted from constrained confrontation with Labor, to cooperation, and now to open rivalry. Each shift has arrived with a new leader – revealing the party’s continuing dilemmas, but also how narrowly…

The Conversation · Oct 11