David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting
Summary
Greens leader David Shoebridge says he thought Senator Jordon Steele-John agreed to take leave from parliament while an investigation into misconduct claims happens. Steele-John denies being on leave and says he was pressured by Shoebridge to take time off. The Greens held an emergency meeting to address these conflicting statements.Key Facts
- David Shoebridge believes Steele-John agreed to take leave during the misconduct investigation.
- Jordon Steele-John says he is not on leave and never agreed to take leave.
- Steele-John accused a Greens faction of political games and denied any misconduct.
- Shoebridge called an emergency meeting after Steele-John’s public statement.
- The Greens want the investigation to be fair, fast, independent, and transparent.
- Previously, Shoebridge said Steele-John requested leave and he accepted it.
- Nine newspapers reported allegations that Steele-John acted inappropriately toward women between 2017 and 2025.
- Steele-John said Shoebridge pressured him to say he would take leave as negative news was breaking.
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