Spender and Steggall have power to handpick teal party candidates
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender announced their party, Community Strong Australia, will remain leaderless but they hold the power to select candidates. Steggall stated the party aims to empower communities directly, contrasting with traditional party models. Senior Liberal figures criticized the new venture, questioning its viability amid mixed support from other independents.
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Published 25 Jun 2026, 02:43 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 02:50 UTC
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