In brief
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele‑John has publicly rebuffed a letter from seven party members alleging sexual misconduct spanning eight years. He denies the claims, states that no charges were filed, and labels the accusations as a political tactic. He also points to an internal dossier that the party drafted long before the allegations appeared. An Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission investigation has been started as the Greens prepare for the next federal election.
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele‑John has firmly rejected a letter from seven party members that claims he engaged in sexual misconduct between 2017 and 2025. In the letter, the senator asserts that the allegations are a political ploy, questioning the timing of the complaint and the involvement of party leader David Shoebridge.
Bumping into the public spotlight, Steele‑John also revealed that a 47‑page internal dossier had been prepared years before the letter was written, detailing how to handle potential media fallout. While he says no formal charges have been filed and police investigations have closed, he admits the allegations could erode public trust and vows to rebuild that trust through transparency.
The party has referred the accusations to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission, and an internal investigation has been launched. Steele‑John, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, emphasizes that the narrative surrounding his nickname “Feels on wheels” now carries a “more sinister meaning.”
