The former Goldstein MP is considering an offer to join a proposed teal initiative, but so far, Zali Steggall appears to be the only crossbencher to sign up.

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

Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps and Nicolette Boele are understood to be open to the idea but other crossbenchers are firmly against