Zali Steggall expected to launch teal party after months of secret talks (opens original article in a new tab)

Zali Steggall is set to announce a new political initiative after months of secret discussions with teal MPs, though the proposal faces internal divisions among crossbench politicians.

• Zali Steggall is expected to launch a new political venture following secret talks with teal MPs
• The proposed teal party faces division among crossbench MPs, with some supporting and others opposing the idea
• The new party would focus on combining strengths of independents and parties, targeting Senate seats for influence