Independent MP Zali Steggall is reportedly set to launch a new political venture this week, following months of secret talks. The move, aimed at consolidating the teal movement, has divided crossbench MPs, with some open to the idea and others, like Monique Ryan, firmly against forming a party.
Former PM Malcolm Turnbull has voiced support for teal and independent MPs considering forming an alternative political party to fill a void left by the Liberal Party. MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender, and David Pocock are in discussions, driven by the rise of One Nation and the far-right, and changes to campaign spending rules.
Several independent MPs, referred to as 'Teals', are discussing the formation of a new political party to better collaborate and address national policy. While some, like Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, are open to the idea, others, including Monique Ryan, Kate Chaney, Helen Haines, and Bob Katter, have ruled themselves out, preferring to remain independent.
