# David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting

https://mins.news/en/item/105703

- The Guardian, 2026-10-19 04:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/19/david-shoebridge-jordon-steele-john-greens-emergency-meeting-ntwnfb

> Greens leader David Shoebridge said he understood that Western Australian senator Jordon Steele-John had agreed to take leave while misconduct allegations are investigated. Steele-John denied agreeing to stay away from parliament and accused Shoebridge of pressuring him; he denies the allegations. The WA Greens are commissioning an independent inquiry.

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