 In July 2019, Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John made public comment about two emails Ryan had sent to him, accusing Ryan of trying to intimidate his critics in a series of 'combative' interactions.Around the same time, the Senate voted to support a non-binding motion calling for the government to replace Mr Ryan and another former public servant Barbara Bennett, who oversaw the implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.The Morrison Government refused to back down on its appointments, arguing there no was conflict of interest jeopardising the Commission's integrity.