Teals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One Nation
Independent MPs, known as the 'teals', are considering forming a new centrist party to fill the political void left by the Liberal Party's shift to the right. While some members support this idea, others, including Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan, have ruled out joining any new political alliance. The discussions are driven by new electoral laws that favor party structures and the need for independents to maintain relevance in a changing political landscape.
- ▪Zali Steggall confirmed discussions about forming a new centrist party among independents.
- ▪Some independents, like Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan, oppose the idea of forming a party.
- ▪New electoral laws cap political donations, making it more attractive for independents to establish a party structure.
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Independent MPs at the 2025 Midwinter Ball in Canberra: (L-R) Zali Steggall, Kate Chaney, Monique Ryan, Sophie Scamps, Nicolette Boele and Allegra Spender. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenIndependent MPs at the 2025 Midwinter Ball in Canberra: (L-R) Zali Steggall, Kate Chaney, Monique Ryan, Sophie Scamps, Nicolette Boele and Allegra Spender. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPIndependentsAnalysisTeals eye party structure to fill Liberal vacuum and counter One NationDan Jervis-BardyChanges to political funding and the need for crossbenchers to remain relevant are driving discussions but some independents are opposed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Mon 25 May 2026 11.00 EDTShareIt is a tag that has been unfairly – and incorrectly – attached to the band…
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