Greens leader says accused senator should take leave as pair remain at odds
He accused elements in the West Australian branch of the party of playing “nasty political games” while going into much greater depth in his rejection of the claims.
He accused elements in the West Australian branch of the party of playing “nasty political games” while going into much greater depth in his rejection of the claims.
Jordan Steele-John has taken leave after allegations outlined by seven members in a letter sent to the Greens leader.
Federal Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after seven party members wrote a letter raising allegations of him having made inappropriate remarks towards women.
The government is furious about the unpopular policy being waylaid by what it has labelled a “political stunt”.
It comes as soaring supermarket costs force Aussies to skip meals.
The NSW senator emerged victorious in a secret ballot, and has grand plans for the minor party.
The Queenslander said she would be taking medical leave but returning to the Senate as soon as possible to continue in that role.
Read, who was 64, was remembered fondly by colleagues on different sides of Parliament.
The party says auctions are a “pressure cooker designed to whip up panic”.
Some of Australia’s biggest companies have been singled out in the Greens-led push.