Embattled Greens senator Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week, according to a report from The Guardian. The outlet said he released a letter detailing the allegations made against him.
The Guardian reported that the matter followed days of confusion after historical complaints about the senator were raised. The report describes Steele-John as a WA politician and says the allegations became public after those complaints.
According to the same report, Steele-John said he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be "unacceptable." The summary does not say who gave that instruction.
The Guardian reported that the letter details the allegations against him, but the summary does not reproduce its contents, so the specific claims cannot be set out here. The summary also does not state when the historical complaints were first made.
The headline and opening passage of the report both describe Steele-John as embattled, and the summary does not indicate what steps, if any, his party has taken in response.
Readers seeking the full account, including what the complaints involved, should consult the Guardian report by Sarah Basford Canales. The summary was cut off partway through, so its final sentences are not available.