The Guardian Australia ·general ·1 hour ago

Steggall backs new teal party to counter funding disadvantage for independents

Warringah MP Zali Steggall says funding rules disadvantage independents and support forming a "teal" party, but fellow crossbenchers Monique Ryan, Helen Haines, and Kate Chaney ruled out the idea. Steggall cited looming donation law changes and One Nation's rise as reasons for discussions among crossbenchers about working collaboratively, though no formal agreement exists among the group.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia

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