Helen Haines has rejected the idea of forming or joining a formal independent political party amid growing speculation about a possible alliance between centrist “teal” MPs. Haines said she would continue representing the regional Victorian electorate of Indi as a community-backed independent, distancing herself from discussions involving other crossbench MPs about creating a broader political movement.
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Helen Haines has rejected the idea of forming or joining a formal independent political party amid growing speculation about a possible alliance between centrist “teal” MPs. Haines said she would continue representing...
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