Greens senator takes leave amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour

Key points

• The Greens say WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room following reports he made inappropriate comments towards women. A letter from seven party members to Greens leader David Shoebridge describes multiple allegations dating from 2017 to 2025, and says some women have been warned not to be alone with him.
• Steele-John rejected the characterisation of him and said he had referred the matter to the WA Greens for an independent process.
• Shoebridge said the party is taking the concerns extremely seriously and that the WA Greens will commission an independent inquiry.