Australian Greens senator Jordon Steele‑John has rejected recent allegations that he engaged in misconduct towards women, describing the accusations as part of “nasty political games” within his own party.
Steele‑John, who was elected to the Senate in 2022, said the timing of the claims suggests they are being used to undermine the Greens ahead of upcoming political battles. “The timing of the claims is motivated by nasty political games within the Greens,” he told reporters.
“The timing of the claims is motivated by nasty political games within the Greens.” – Jordon Steele‑John
The senator declined to comment on the specifics of the allegations, emphasizing that no formal complaint or investigation has been launched to date. He called for any concerns to be addressed through proper procedural channels rather than through what he termed a “political stunt.”
The Greens, a progressive party that holds a balance of power in the Senate, have faced internal tensions in recent months, though party officials have not yet issued a public response to Steele‑John’s remarks.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
