The Latest Breaking News from Climate 200

The Climate 200 movement that backed independent campaigns for a now-enlarged federal crossbench is gearing up for state polls.

Simon Holmes à Court and his Climate 200, the body that provided funding for “teal” and some other independent candidates who promoted action on climate change, integrity and women’s issues, had great success at the federal election. But will community candidates become a big force in November’s Victorian poll and…

Five new Western Australia faces will soon grace the benches in the House of Representatives in Canberra, and they've each got an interesting story to tell.

If the newly elected independents have any questions about what to do — or, possibly more importantly, what not to do — they could ask 12-year federal parliament veteran Andrew Wilkie, who admits he "got burnt" in his first year of deal-making.

Guardian Australia understands Climate 200 is likely to back independents in upcoming state elections

What does historic move of voters away from the two major parties mean for the future of Australian politics?

One of the most stunning features of the 2022 election has been the challenge from teal independents in Liberal seats.

Climate 200 convenor says ‘people who called themselves moderates didn’t deliver’ while Labor argues election shows ‘teals are eating the Liberal party alive’

Sydney businesswoman Allegra Spender has an impeccable pedigree for a career in Australian politics