Teal independent Sophie Scamps has not ruled herself out of joining a new centrist party, after colleagues Monique Ryan and Kate Chaney said they would remain independents.
“People have been coming to me with ideas for some time about the potential for a stronger alliance – one that complements the community independent movement,” she told this masthead.
Independent MP Sophie Scamps.Alex Ellinghausen
“These conversations [have] been accelerated by new electoral campaign laws that will make it difficult for independent candidates, particularly new ones, to run – along with the seismic political shift that has seen the Liberals lurching further to the far right,” Scamps said.
“As always, I will be consulting closely with my community before making any major decisions. I’ve always engaged my community in open and honest dialogue on the issues that affect them, and this is no different.
“My two central priorities are representing my community honestly and authentically and contributing to the best outcomes for Australia.”