It aims to extend the community independent model beyond the handful of lower house seats where it has so far taken hold.It will carry teal-coloured branding and will run for election in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.The party will have no single leader.Instead, according to its constitution, "parliamentary leaders will collectively lead".Members are expected to advocate for the party's four "policy pillars" — sensible economic management, climate action, equality and integrity — but retain a free vote on the floor of parliament."Their primary commitment will be to the people who elect them and the values they share," the party said in a statement.Steggall said the community independent movement had shown what was possible when people "united around shared values and practical solutions", adding the party was about "extending that opportunity" to more Australians."Australia is at a turning point and people are worried about what the future holds," she said "It was built from communities up — and that is where politics needs to return."At a time when others are promoting conflict and hate, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to provide a real political alternative and promote a positive narrative about what Australia is and what we can achieve together."To qualify for minority party status, the party would need five parliamentary members, meaning it still needs to attract at least three more.For now, it's just Steggall and Spender — but that could change.Independent MP for Bradfield Nicolette Boele congratulated the pair but stopped short of committing."For now, I am remaining independent