Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have a new party – but what does it stand for and who will join? (opens original article in a new tab)

Two teal independent MPs, Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, have formed the 'Community Strong' party, focusing on centrist policies and community engagement, but most other teal independents have not joined.

• Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launched the 'Community Strong' party with a centrist agenda on housing, climate, and cost of living.
• The party emphasizes community involvement, free voting in parliament, and aims to operate between Labor and Liberal parties.
• Other teal independents have largely rejected joining, and the party's logo has drawn mixed reactions.