Community Strong Australia
Centrist political party in Australia
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Community Strong Australia (CSA) is an Australian centrist political party formed in 2026 by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
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Allegra Spender
Community Strong Australia | |
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| Abbreviation |
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| Founders | Zali Steggall Allegra Spender |
| Founded | 25 June 2026 |
| Split from | Teal independents |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Centre[1][2] |
| Colours | Teal |
| House of Representatives | 2 / 150 |
| Senate | 0 / 76 |
| Website | |
| www | |
History
The term "teal independents" generally refers to centrist and independent politicians who have found electoral success contesting seats with a history of representatives coming from the Liberal Party.[3] At the 2025 federal election, six teal independents were re-elected or elected.[4]
In May 2026, independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender, along with Australian Capital Territory senator David Pocock, confirmed that they were in discussions about forming a new political party.[5] Pocock later stated he would not join the party.[6]
An opinion poll conducted by Fox & Hedgehog in May 2026 showed a hypothetical "Teal Party" would receive 6% of the national primary vote.[7]
On 25 June 2026, Spender and Steggall announced that the party would be known as "Community Strong Australia".[8]
Policies
According to Steggall, the party will focus on issues including housing affordability, cost of living, climate change, childcare, education, healthcare and social cohesion.[9] The party has been compared to the Opportunity Party in New Zealand.[10]
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