SYDNEY — Zali Steggall, the Member of Parliament for Warringah, is expected to make an official announcement regarding a new political venture as soon as this week. The initiative involves forming a political alliance among teal independent Members of Parliament (MPs) ahead of the 2028 federal election.

Steggall briefed teal independent MPs and prominent movement members on the proposal. Her presentation included polling data and outlined the benefits of operating within a party structure. Discussions about this alliance began last year after the Labor party and the Coalition legislated new electoral laws, which introduced spending and donation caps.

Steggall wrote an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review, stating that Australians' views have changed and that politics needs to adapt. "The success of the community independent movement suggests voters want politicians who are more accountable, more local and more responsive to their needs," Steggall said. She added that "The next chapter may not be about choosing between independents and parties, but combining the strengths of both."

Some independent MPs have shown openness to the idea. Allegra Spender, Sophie Scamps, and Nicolette Boele are considering joining a teal party without making public commitments. Boele stated she would openly discuss with voters in her Sydney seat of Bradfield whether her policy goals would be best achieved as an independent or as a party member.

However, not all independents are receptive to the proposal. Monique Ryan, the Member of Parliament for Kooyong, and Kate Chaney are against joining the proposed party. "Look, I think Australians are understandably really fed up with political parties and that's why they're looking for other alternatives," Ryan said. She stated, "I don't have any intention of joining a party."

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor mocked the imminent announcement, asserting that teal MPs had been operating as a de facto political party for some time. "They were launched years ago," Taylor said. He added, "They've been around for a long while." Independent MP Andrew Wilkie has also ruled out joining the proposed party.