Nothing unites in politics quite like a common enemy. At the 2022 federal election, teal independents rode to victory on a compelling campaign endorsing science-based climate action, political integrity, and respect for women, which successfully tapped into voter fury over the Morrison government’s perceived neglect of all three.Four years on, community independents are now contemplating evolving into a formal political party. As The Australian Financial Review’s Ryan Cropp reported on Monday, a new party of teal independents spearheaded by Warringah MP Zali Steggall is poised to launch as early as this week.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Teals’ fight for relevancy could cost them their identity
There is an inherent contradiction in community independents – who have thrived on a personal, hyper-local brand – forming an organised front.
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