Zali Steggall expected to launch teal party after months of secret talks

Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps and Nicolette Boele are understood to be open to the idea but other crossbenchers are firmly againstFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our...

By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent · The Guardian World

Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps and Nicolette Boele are understood to be open to the idea but other crossbenchers are firmly against Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Zali Steggall is poised to launch a new political venture as soon as this week after months of secret talks about the future of the teal movement. But it may be a party for one, at least initially, as the prospect of a “teal party” continues to divide crossbench MPs. Continue reading...