David Shoebridge responds to Jordon Steele-John’s explosive statement as Greens hold emergency meeting 19. October 2026 (06:05) The new Greens leader says it is his understanding the Western Australian senator ‘agreed’ to take leave from the party roomGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe 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 is “appropriate” that he does so, despite the Western Australian senator saying overnight that he was not on leave and had never agreed to stay away from parliament.Steele-John released a lengthy, explosive statement on Sunday night claiming Shoebridge pressured him to take leave after complaints about his conduct were made public last week, and accused an internal faction within the Greens of playing “nasty political games”. He has denied any allegations of misconduct. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former Labor attorney general turned judge Robert McClelland named new anti-corruption boss 19. October 2026 (05:56) McClelland, who served in the Rudd government, named as boss of National Anti-Corruption Commission after Paul Brereton quit in MayFormer Labor attorney general and federal court judge Robert McClelland has been named as the new boss of the National Anti-Corruption Commission.McClelland was the country’s top law officer in the Rudd government, serving from 2007 until 2011. After leaving parliament in 2013, he has served as the deputy chief justice of the federal circuit and family court of Australia since 2018, after being appointed to the court by the former Coalition government in 2015. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
The Greens have a serious problem with hypocrisy - and the allegations against Jordon Steele-John have exposed it: PVO
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