Australia News LIVE: Teal Independents in Talks to Form New Party; Flotilla Activists Demand Albanese Condemn Israel as They Detail Abuse; Antisemitism Royal Commission Resumes The latest developments from Canberra are a stark reminder that Australia's politics is in a state of flux.
The news that Teal independents are on the cusp of forming a new party has sent shockwaves through the nation's capital, while the return of Australian activists detained in Israel highlights concerns about the country's relationship with its most powerful ally.
The Teals' push for a new party, led by MPs Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall, is driven by their focus on progressive issues like climate change and social justice.