Teals Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall form new political party (opens original article in a new tab)

Teal independents Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall confirm plans to form new political party Community Strong Australia, which will operate without formal leaders or candidates and focus on centrist policies as an alternative to major parties.

• Teal independents Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall confirm plans to form new party Community Strong Australia
• Party will not have formal leaders or candidates and members will retain free vote
• New party aims to offer 'responsible alternative' to major parties with focus on centrist policies