# Could a centrist party break through in Australian politics?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-05-24T23:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/could-a-centrist-party-break-through-in-australian-politics/106717892
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Independent politicians are in active talks around forming a centrist federal party. Independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender are said to be leading the push for the new party, and have also approached Senator David Pocock. But while other independents say forming a political party could help with representation and funding, not all of them are on board with the idea. So could a new party like this become a political force in Australia?

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