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The Australian Greens party room is facing internal scrutiny following media reports of allegations against Senator Jordon Steele-John regarding inappropriate comments towards women.
The Greens have confirmed WA senator Jordon Steele-John has taken leave from the party room after reports from the Sydney Morning Herald about allegations of inappropriate comments towards women.
Greens leader David Shoebridge said the party was taking the situation seriously.
"The Australian Greens Party Room takes concerns of this nature extremely seriously," he said in a statement to the ABC.
"This matter needs to be resolved via a fair and independent review that ensures all parties are entitled to natural justice and procedural fairness."
"As Leader I want to make it clear that the integrity of the complaints process is essential."
"In the circumstances Senator Steele-John has requested leave from the Party Room and I have accepted it."
The ABC has contacted Senator Steele-John for comment.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An independent review will be conducted into the allegations against Senator Jordon Steele-John
Very likely · Within weeks
Senator Jordon Steele-John will remain on leave from the party room during the review process
Likely · Within weeks

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