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 against

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.