There is an inherent contradiction in community independents – who have thrived on a personal, hyper-local brand – forming an organised front.

A new party of independents is poised to launch as early as this week, formalising a loose alliance under a fresh label.

There is an inherent contradiction in community independents – who have thrived on a personal, hyper-local brand – forming an organised front.

Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender will form a new political party, Community Strong Australia, hoping to gain a spot in the Senate.

Teal MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have pitched their new centrist party at the "politically homeless".