Teals backer had ‘zero interest’ in party, now talks are on

Say a teal party does form. Where would it run — and maybe win?

There is logic in forming a centrist party that can peel votes off the Liberals, especially with the Coalition in such poor public standing.

View from The Hill: would a ‘party of independents’ be a contradiction in terms?

The flirtation by some “teals” with the idea of forming a new party is part of the major shakeup underway in our political system.

Teal independents mull joining forces to form new political party

‘There’s huge frustration and unhappiness with the major parties.’

Independents rule themselves out of teal party as Turnbull denies role in talks

Some teal independents say voters want "alternative solutions" to the major parties and One Nation.

Turnbull says independent party could fill 'vacuum' in Australian politics

Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation.

Teals backer had ‘zero interest’ in party, now talks are on

Climate 200 co-founder Simon Holmes a Court said in 2025 he had ‘zero interest’ in a Teals party, yet now a push is on and discussions are taking place.