Jun 21, 2026 – 8.00pmA new party of teal independents is poised to launch as early as this week as part of a closely-held plan to formalise the group’s loose alliance under a fresh “community” label, counter new donations laws and push back at the rise of One Nation.The plan is being pushed most enthusiastically by Warringah MP Zali Steggall, who has held briefings with interested crossbenchers over the past week to discuss details, according to sources familiar with the talks, who spoke on condition of anonymity.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles