"I am interested in working more collaboratively with other crossbenchers on policy — many of our communities have similar values — but right now I do not think that requires me to be a member of a political party," she said in a statement.Other crossbenchers, including Bob Katter, former National Andrew Gee and Centre Alliance's Rebekha Sharkie, also said they would stay as independents.Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull said there was a "vacuum for an alternative centre party" as he denied any role in talks of forming one."The teals would be obvious people to be part of that .. "So to see speculation like that is perhaps not a surprise."Liberal frontbencher Jane Hume said the teal independents had "already acted like a party for years".— With additional reporting by the Australian Associated Press.For the latest from SBS News, download our app and subscribe to our newsletter.