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WA Greens Probe Senator Jordon Steele-John Over Allegations Involving Women
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Allegations and Call for Investigation
Seven Western Australian Greens members wrote to federal leader David Shoebridge requesting an independent inquiry into “multiple allegations” concerning Senator Jordon Steele-John’s behaviour toward women between 2017 and 2025. The senator has taken leave from the party room while the probe proceeds. WA Greens MPs have urged that the investigation’s key findings be published.
Secret Dossier and Internal Processes
A 47-page crisis-communications document, first drafted in 2016 and updated over a decade, was kept on a Google-Drive folder accessible to WA and national Greens staff. The file outlined strategies to suppress media coverage of any allegations against Steele-John and instructed staff to monitor and screenshot social-media comments from party members. Party officials say the dossier was not known to the leader’s office.
Responses from Greens Leadership and WA MPs
Shoebridge said he learned of the complaints only after receiving the letter and ordered an independent investigation, emphasizing “fair, independent and timely” handling. WA Greens MPs — Brad Pettitt, Sophie McNeill, Jess Beckerling and Tim Clifford — issued a statement supporting a robust, transparent process and called for the publication of the investigation’s findings. The co-convenors noted that earlier internal reviews in 2016 found the allegations “not substantiated” and that no formal complaint had been lodged.
Data and Documentation
- 47-page dossier detailing media-management tactics.
- Ten-year span of document maintenance (2016-2025).
- Seven WA Greens members signed the letter to Shoebridge.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We agree that this matter needs to be resolved via a fair, timely and independent investigation and that all parties are entitled to natural justice and procedural fairness.” — The MPs
- “The best way of dealing with this is a fair, an independent and a timely process commissioned by the WA Greens.” — David Shoebridge, written to senator
- “These claims are made without specifics, any allegation of this nature is extremely serious and must be treated accordingly.” — Senator Shoebridge, written to senator
The investigation remains ongoing, with both the party leadership and the WA MPs emphasizing procedural fairness and transparency as the process unfolds.