Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has issued a formal six-page statement addressing recent reports regarding his conduct. The senator explicitly denied that he is currently on leave, contradicting suggestions that he had stepped back from his duties following allegations made by seven current and former party members. These allegations, which surfaced in reports by Nine newspapers, concern his behavior toward women between 2017 and 2025.

In his statement, Steele-John characterized the situation as the result of "nasty political games" being played by an internal faction within the Greens. He specifically directed criticism toward Greens leader David Shoebridge, accusing him of pressuring him to take leave. Steele-John maintained that he welcomes a fair and thorough investigation into the claims, asserting that he wants the process to be handled with transparency rather than through internal maneuvering. The senator’s response highlights a growing rift within the party, as he argues that the public airing of these complaints is being used as a tool for political leverage rather than a genuine pursuit of accountability. As of now, the party leadership has not provided a detailed public rebuttal to Steele-John’s specific claims regarding the pressure to take leave.