Jun 25, 2026 – 9.53amTeal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party – Community Strong Australia – in a long-awaited move designed to pitch for the Senate and counter the rise of One Nation.The two Sydney MPs officially registered the new party with the Australian Electoral Commission on Wednesday, along with a constitution that lists sensible economic management, climate action, equality and integrity as its policy pillars.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Spender and Steggall launch teal party for ‘the politically homeless’
Sydney independent MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall have unveiled a new two-person party called Community Strong Australia. Other teals are not yet on board.
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