HISTORICAL FACTS: Allegra spender - The Untold Story

Imams’ council condemns Melbourne Islamic preacher’s call to ‘take up arms’ against enemies

Independent MP Allegra Spender says the comments reinforce the need for stronger protection against hate speech

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29

Governments across Australia know how to stop violence against Indigenous women, they just don’t do it

Indigenous women and children experience disproportionate levels of family violence. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are killed at rates up to six times higher than non-Indigenous women, overwhelmingly by intimate partners (76%) or family members.

The Conversation · Sep 22

Tougher spending caps proposed for major parties

Independent challengers would be able to out-spend their major party rivals under an electoral spending proposal aimed at removing the incumbents' advantage.

AAP · Sep 22

Teal independents’ new party presents an opportunity – and a risk

Former independent MPs Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have announced the formation of their new political party, Community Strong Australia, kicking off a 100-day consultation period.

The Conversation · Jun 26

The Community Strong Australia party’s ‘reason over rage’ sounds good to me. Can it appeal to One Nation voters too?

Translating the authenticity of community independence into a party structure is a risk, but in the Australian spirit of having a go, I say give it a chance

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have a new party – but what does it stand for and who will join?

Independent MPs say Community Strong Australia offers an alternative to political extremes, but spending and donation caps may factor in

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party

Federal politics has a new party, with two “teal” MPs but no leader.

The Conversation · Jun 25

'Broad church': teal party considering election tilts

Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .

AAP · Jun 24

'Need to do more': PM pleads case for budget tax change

Taxpayers have been working against first home buyers at auctions due to generous concessions, the prime minister says.

AAP · Jun 3

Pros and cons to creating formal party, ex-teal says

While a formal teal party could erode support among some voters, it would also help independent MPs share resources and collaborate on policies.

AAP · May 25