Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new party aimed at political centre promising ‘reason over rage’

New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents

Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party called Community Strong Australia, with the aim of providing a centrist alternative for voters amid the rise of One Nation and the turmoil inside the Coalition.

The party will focus on issues including housing affordability, cost of living, climate change, childcare, education, healthcare and social cohesion, according to Steggall, the member for Warringah.
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