# Why have two Teal independents formed a new political party?

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-06-25T03:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/teal-political-party-community-strong/106841164
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Two independent Teal MPs have created a new political party that aims to appeal to people looking for a centrist alternative to the major parties. But observers point out the move also have to do with Australia’s incoming political donation laws.

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