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

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-19T04:05:40+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/19/david-shoebridge-jordon-steele-john-greens-emergency-meeting-ntwnfb
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/david-shoebridge-responds-to-jordon-steele-john-s-explosive-statement--7bd2ba/

The new Greens leader says it is his understanding the West Australian senator ‘agreed’ to take leave from the party room Greens leader David Shoebridge has said it was his understanding Jordon Steele-John agreed to take leave from parliament while misconduct allegations against him are investigated, and that it’s “appropriate” that he does so, despite the Western Australian senator saying overnig

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