politics Australia
Greens dispute parliamentary leave over misconduct inquiry
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Party members who demanded an investigation into the allegations
Greens leader David Shoebridge insisted Senator Jordon Steele-John should take leave while allegations were investigated. Steele-John denied offering or agreeing to leave; the allegations are being referred to an inquiry commissioned by the WA Greens.
2 sourcesThe Guardian, abc.net.auUpdated
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David Shoebridge called an emergency federal Australian Greens meeting after Jordon Steele-John released his statement.
“Shoebridge called an emergency federal party meeting on Monday morning following the 2400-word statement.”
David Shoebridge said leave was appropriate for Jordon Steele-John while the allegations were investigated.
2 of 2 sources“Senator Shoebridge believed it was appropriate that Senator Steele-John not attend parliament.”