Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John confirmed late Friday that he will not attend upcoming Senate estimates as he addresses historical allegations of misconduct. The senator released a public statement via social media after the complaints were aired in the media earlier this week.

In his statement, Steele-John noted that he had considered participating in the Senate estimates process virtually. However, he stated that he was advised such an arrangement would be considered "unacceptable." Consequently, he has decided to take leave from his parliamentary duties to prioritize the ongoing independent investigation into the allegations. The senator expressed his commitment to seeing the inquiry through to its conclusion.

While the senator has acknowledged the existence of the complaints and the necessity of the investigation, specific details regarding the nature of the alleged misconduct remain limited in public reporting. The situation has created a period of uncertainty regarding his immediate political activities, with the senator opting to step back from public parliamentary proceedings while the formal process unfolds.