New Political Party Formed by Teals Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall

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The announcement was made on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at 8:45 am.

Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall have started a new party called Community Strong Australia.

In short, two politicians are making a new party.

Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall are forming a new party called Community Strong Australia.

Party members can vote freely but will work together on policies.

What happens next?

No other independent politicians have joined the party yet.

Two independent politicians, Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall, are starting a new party.

They want to show a different way of doing politics, but no other independents have joined yet.

There has been talk about a group of independent politicians working together for a long time.

Recently, the two politicians said they were discussing starting a party.

The party is called Community Strong Australia, but it's not officially registered yet.

Party members will work together on policies, but they can still vote as they want.

The party is not about choosing between being independent or part of a party, but combining the good things about both.

Climate 200, a group that helps independent politicians, is not directly involved in the new party.

New laws about funding for political parties might make it harder for Climate 200 to support independent politicians.

Having a political party can be helpful because it allows for more flexibility in supporting multiple candidates.

Wealthy donors who support climate-friendly independents have not been asked to join the party.

The party is for people who care about politics and want to contribute, whether it's a lot or a little.

New laws allow political parties to spend a lot of money on advertising, which might make it harder for independent politicians to compete.

Other politicians who are part of the 'teal' group have not joined the party yet.

Some 'teal' politicians, like Sophie Scamps and Nicolette Boele, might join later, but they need to talk to their communities first.

Nicolette Boele congratulated the two politicians on their new party but said she will stay independent for now.

Other independent politicians, like Monique Ryan and Kate Chaney, do not plan to join the party.

David Pocock, an independent politician from the ACT, said he values being independent and does not plan to join the party.

He said he is accountable to the people in the ACT.

There are different opinions on whether independent politicians should form a party or work together in some way.

The two politicians are open to having moderate Liberals join their party, but those people need to share their values and be connected to the community.

The party is described as 'centrist', focusing on sensible economic management, climate action, integrity, and equality.

The party is for people who support business but also care about climate change.

If you support innovation and climate action, you might not have a political home, so this party could be an option.

Allegra Spender has been the politician for the seat of Wentworth since 2022, which was previously held by Malcolm Turnbull.

Malcolm Turnbull has spoken positively about the idea of a new centrist political party.

Allegra Spender has written a paper on tax, including ideas for changing how capital gains, negative gearing, and trusts are taxed.

She suggested a flat 30% tax discount for capital gains.

Zali Steggall won her seat of Warringah in 2019 from Tony Abbott, who is now the president of the Liberal Party.

When asked why the party does not have a leader, Zali Steggall said this is because the media always focuses on leadership and power.

The announcement was made on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at 8:45 am.

Another update was made on Thursday, 25 June 2026, at 11:25 am.

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