View from The Hill: Shoebridge and his defiant senator at loggerheads over leave
Jordan Steele-Johns and leader David Shoebridge lock horns as the Greens’ crisis escalates dramatically.
The Greens' internal conflict has intensified, with Party Leader David Shoebridge and Senator Jordon Steele-John at odds over whether the Senator should take leave while allegations against him are being investigated. Following a letter from non-parliamentary Greens members regarding alleged inappropriate behavior towards women, Shoebridge stated that the WA Greens were conducting an investigation and that Steele-John was taking leave from the party room.
However, Steele-John challenged this account in a 2450-word statement, denying his involvement and emphasizing he did not agree to the statement's inclusion. Steele-John pointed out that the leader of the Australian Greens does not have the authority to place a party member on leave from Parliament, the party, or the formal Party Room.
Consequently, Shoebridge called a party meeting and issued a statement, asserting that leave is appropriate under the circumstances and reiterating that this does not affect any ongoing inquiries.
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