Independent MPs launch new Australian centrist party (opens original article in a new tab)

Two Australian independent MPs formed a new centrist political party to offer an alternative to the country's dominant two-party system, focusing on unity and addressing key issues like climate change and cost of living.

• Two independent Australian MPs, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, launched the Community Strong Australia party
• The party aims to provide a centrist alternative to Australia's two major parties with no leader and free member voting
• Key issues include housing, cost of living, climate change, and healthcare