The Greens are in crisis mode after one of their senators was accused of inappropriate conduct towards women. 

On Monday the party held an emergency meeting after an explosive statement from Jordon Steele-John, denying the allegations and accusing the new party leader of lying.

An internal Greens investigation is underway. 

But what could be more politically damaging than the claims against Senator Steele-John, is the Greens alleged coverup of misconduct claims against him.

Today, journalist Rachel Withers on the investigation, the secret dossier to contain the crisis, and what the events of the last week tell us about the Greens. 

 

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Guest: Journalist Rachel Withers

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The Greens are in crisis mode after one of their senators was accused of inappropriate conduct towards women.&nbsp;
On Monday the party held an emergency meeting after an explosive statement from Jordon Steele-John, denying the allegations and accusing the new party leader of lying.
An internal Greens investigation is underway.&nbsp;
But what could be more politically damaging than the claims against Senator Steele-John, is the Greens alleged coverup of misconduct claims against him.
Today, journalist Rachel Withers on the investigation, the secret dossier to contain the crisis, and what the events of the last week tell us about the Greens.&nbsp;
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Guest: Journalist Rachel Withers
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Lying, misconduct and coverup claims: The Greens in crisis

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Yesterday afternoon Independent MP Helen Haines was returning to her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta, when she was struck by a white Toyota LandCruiser. 

Witnesses described seeing the car make a u-turn, and then ram Haines against a vehicle, before reversing and hitting her a second time.

A local barbershop owner ran to the driver’s side of the vehicle, removed a knife from the man’s pocket, and wrestled him to the ground. 

The alleged attacker, who has now been identified as 43 year old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, was then arrested by police at the scene. 

Helen Haines was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and has lost her leg in the attack. 

The AFP and Victorian police are investigating, and identifying potential charges, with the AFP saying it appears to be an “isolated incident”, with no known threats connected to the matter.

Meanwhile the head of ASIO is warning that elevated levels of grievance, intolerance and polarisation have continued to create a "permissive environment of violence"

Today in a special episode, columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly on our changing attitudes to political violence, and why this moment should be a turning point for politics and for all Australians

 

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Guest: Columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly

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Yesterday afternoon Independent MP Helen Haines was returning to her electorate office in the regional Victorian town of Wangaratta, when she was struck by a white Toyota LandCruiser.&nbsp;
Witnesses described seeing the car make a u-turn, and then ram Haines against a vehicle, before reversing and hitting her a second time.
A local barbershop owner ran to the driver&rsquo;s side of the vehicle, removed a knife from the man&rsquo;s pocket, and wrestled him to the ground.&nbsp;
The alleged attacker, who has now been identified as 43 year old Tarrawingee man Brendan Nugent, was then arrested by police at the scene.&nbsp;
Helen Haines was taken to hospital in a critical condition, and has lost her leg in the attack.&nbsp;
The AFP and Victorian police are investigating, and identifying potential charges, with the AFP saying it appears to be an &ldquo;isolated incident&rdquo;, with no known threats connected to the matter.
Meanwhile the head of ASIO is warning that elevated levels of grievance, intolerance and polarisation have continued to create a "permissive environment of violence"
Today in a special episode, columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly on our changing attitudes to political violence, and why this moment should be a turning point for politics and for all Australians
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Guest: Columnist and broadcaster Waleed Aly
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The Helen Haines attack: Why ‘we have no right to be surprised’

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On February 9, thousands of people gathered at Sydney Town Hall to protest the visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog.

They wanted to march to state parliament, but police were blocking their way.

The scenes that followed were shocking: 10 officers and dozens of protesters – some in their 70s and 80s – were injured in the violent clashes that unfolded.

Now, after hundreds of complaints of police brutality, the law enforcement watchdog is today opening its investigation into what officers did, how the operation was planned and who gave the orders.

Today, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, on who should be held accountable for the violence at Town Hall – and why NSW Police fought to keep the investigation behind closed doors.

 

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Guest: Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley

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On February 9, thousands of people gathered at Sydney Town Hall to protest the visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog. They wanted to march to state parliament, but police were blocking their way.
The scenes that followed were shocking: 10 officers and dozens of protesters &ndash; some in their 70s and 80s &ndash; were injured in the violent clashes that unfolded. Now, after hundreds of complaints of police brutality, the law enforcement watchdog is today opening its investigation into what officers did, how the operation was planned and who gave the orders. Today, Managing Partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley, on who should be held accountable for the violence at Town Hall &ndash; and why NSW Police fought to keep the investigation behind closed doors.
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Guest: Managing partner at Marque Lawyers, Michael Bradley
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Flavio Brancaleone

The Herzog protest inquiry police wanted kept private

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For decades, thousands of South Korean children were adopted into families overseas, including here in Australia.

Many grew up believing they were orphans, only to discover years later that their identities had been falsified, their biological families were still alive and, in some cases, they were victims of human trafficking.

An investigation in South Korea last year exposed widespread fraud and abuse in the country's international adoption industry.

Now, an Australian government inquiry is underway, examining Australia's role, what authorities knew and how these children were allowed to be brought into the country.

Today, Martin McKenzie-Murray on the fake orphans trafficked to Australia, and the fight to uncover the truth about their adoptions.

This episode first aired in May 2025.

 

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Guest: Associate Editor of the Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray

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For decades, thousands of South Korean children were adopted into families overseas, including here in Australia.
Many grew up believing they were orphans, only to discover years later that their identities had been falsified, their biological families were still alive and, in some cases, they were victims of human trafficking.
An investigation in South Korea last year exposed widespread fraud and abuse in the country's international adoption industry.
Now, an Australian government inquiry is underway, examining Australia's role, what authorities knew and how these children were allowed to be brought into the country.
Today, Martin McKenzie-Murray on the fake orphans trafficked to Australia, and the fight to uncover the truth about their adoptions.
This episode first aired in May 2025.
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Guest: Associate Editor of the Saturday Paper, Martin McKenzie-Murray
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon

The fake orphans trafficked to Australia

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Lying, misconduct and coverup claims: The Greens in crisis

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