The teal independents have confirmed plans to form a new political party, Community Strong Australia, but are yet to convince any of their crossbench colleagues to join what they call a "responsible alternative" to the major parties.

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

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.