Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have a new party – but what does it stand for and who will join?

Zali Steggall, the member for Warringah, and Allegra Spender, the member for Wentworth, have founded a new political party called Community Strong Australia. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Two “teal” independent MPs have launched their own political party, with plans to organise themselves and run new candidates under the banner of “Community Strong”. Australia’s newest political party will be focused around a centrist agenda on housing, climate and cost of living, but allow its members a free vote in parliament – to reflect the wishes of their community.

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