'Inappropriate': leader accused of politicising tribute MPs have paid tribute to critically injured colleague Helen Haines, but one speech has drawn criticism for pushing a political agenda. AAP · 22h ago
'Precious': unlikely allies rally against barracks sale The Albanese government has been urged to reverse plans to sell an inner Sydney military barracks by key political figures at a thousand-strong rally. AAP · Oct 25
'Allegations of allegations': Greens senator speaks out A Greens senator facing a conduct probe has decided not to attend parliament as details surrounding his "leave" spark a public party rift. AAP · Oct 24
Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John confirms leave from parliament after allegations against him made public WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 24
Jordon Steele-John’s position remains in limbo as Greens prepare for moment in spotlight David Shoebridge’s newly-minted leadership under pressure over handling of misconduct allegations as Senate estimates looms The Guardian - AU · Oct 23
View from The Hill: Shoebridge and his defiant senator at loggerheads over leave The Greens’ internal crisis has escalated dramatically, with Leader David Shoebridge and Jordon Steele-John at odds over whether the embattled senator should, or agreed to, take leave while allegations against him are investigated. The Conversation · Oct 19
David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting The new Greens leader says it is his understanding the Western Australian senator ‘agreed’ to take leave from the party room The Guardian - AU · Oct 19
Greens divided over under-fire senator's leave claims The leader of the Greens has hit back at one of his senators, insisting it is appropriate he takes leave while allegations he mistreated women are investigated. AAP · Oct 18
Jordon Steele-John says ‘I’m not on leave’ and accuses Greens leader of making ‘bad call’ regarding complaints Greens senator for WA says complaints regarding his behaviour towards women not about ‘accountability’ but rather ‘factionalism’ The Guardian - AU · Oct 18
Greens leader denies knowledge of ‘secret dossier’ on how to handle Jordon Steele-John misconduct allegations David Shoebridge says 47-page document not ‘made by, used by, or seen by’ his office as matter referred to parliamentary standards commission The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
Ukraine ambassador seeks explanation from Greens leader Ukraine's ambassador will meet with David Shoebridge after the Greens leader said he did not support military aid in the country's fight against Russia. AAP · Oct 16
Greens exploring legal options for harassment probe Greens leaders are examining avenues for an investigation into the alleged behaviour of Senator Jordon Steele-John, noting his right to procedural fairness. AAP · Oct 15
Grattan on Friday: Labor will need yet another budget backtrack to resurrect some of its health rebate cut The ins and outs of some of the seemingly endless fights over the Albanese government’s budget measures are often arcane or difficult for many people to easily understand. The Conversation · Oct 15
Allegations of inappropriate behaviour against Greens Senator Steele-John to be investigated The Western Australian Greens will investigate allegations that Senator Jordon Steele-John has behaved inappropropriately towards women. The Conversation · Oct 15
The Independent UK · Oct 15 Hidden cameras found in women’s showers on Australian navy ship Footage from hidden camera allegedly in female showers may have already been uploaded, senator fears
Pedestrian.tv · Oct 15 Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John Takes Leave After Allegations Of Inappropriate Comments To Women Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after allegations that he made inappropriate comments towards women.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 15 Greens senator Jordon Steele-John takes leave amid investigation into complaints Steele-John said he rejected the claims and had referred them to the Western Australian Greens for a ‘fair, independent process’
AAP · Oct 15 Greens senator rejects years-old conduct accusations An independent investigation will examine allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women by Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
AAP · Oct 14 Labor's rivals block health rebate cut for pensioners A plan to cut health insurance rebates for older Australians has been blocked for now, due to a combined move in the upper house by the coalition and Greens.
AAP · Oct 12 Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine Whether Australia should be giving tanks, vehicles and munitions to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia has divided the Greens.
AAP · Oct 12 Trust tax tiff an early test of Greens leader's mettle Greens leader David Shoebridge is looking to pick a fight with the government over legislation he sees as imperfect, even if he broadly supports the intent.
The Conversation · Oct 11 Labor and the Greens improve in Newspoll and Resolve and One Nation drops Two federal polls taken last week (Newspoll and Resolve) have gains for Labor and the Greens and drops for One Nation. The total One Nation and Coalition vote was 48% in both Newspoll and Resolve (down one in Newspoll and down three in Resolve).
The Conversation · Oct 11 The Greens have adopted confrontation and self-declared populism. Can they bring voters along with them? Election losses often scar political parties, and scarred political parties tend to overcorrect. Within 18 months, the Greens have shifted from constrained confrontation with Labor, to cooperation, and now to open rivalry. Each shift has arrived with a new leader – revealing the party’s continuing dilemmas, but also how narrowly…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 11 Greens prepare for fight with Labor over social media algorithm reform, with ‘pervert glasses’ in its sights Minor party plans to drive a bargain in exchange for support for digital duty of care legislation
The Guardian - AU · Oct 8 Vegetarian buffet and a ‘free dental’ raffle prize: Greens launch bullish bid to ‘take our country back’ in Victoria New federal leader David Shoebridge says November’s poll will herald the start of an ‘extraordinary moment’ as Greens hope for best-ever state result