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Turnbull says party of independents could fill 'vacuum' in politics

ABC Australia · May 25, 2026, 1:02 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Allegra Spender and David Pocock have confirmed they are in conversations about a potential party of independents in response to the rising popularity of One Nation.

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Turnbull says party of independents could fill 'vacuum' in politics

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