Zali Steggall
@zalisteggall.bsky.social
🇦🇺 Independent MP, wWarringah. 4xOlympian⛷️Oly🥉, barrister, working mum, ultra trail🏃♀️, committed to climate action. 🌏🩵 Authorised by Zali Steggall OAM MP Manly
Australia cannot wait like a sitting duck for the next Black Summer. We are among the world’s most fire-prone nations, and climate disasters already cost us $40 billion each year. We must cut emissions by accelerating renewables, storage and electrification, and ending reliance on coal, oil and gas.
Community Strong brings together independent voices who remain accountable to their communities, with the collaboration and infrastructure needed to deliver practical solutions. We keep our commitment to a free vote, putting our communities first on every decision, while working together.
The Member for Warringah @zalisteggall.bsky.social has proposed today's matter of public importance for discussion. ▶️ Watch live here: aph.gov.au/live.
The Member for Warringah @zalisteggall.bsky.social has introduced the Commonwealth Electoral Amendment (Voter Protections in Political Advertising) Bill 2026. ℹ️ To find out more, visit: bit.ly/3SFt6bX.
Exciting news fr @zalisteggall.bsky.social & @allegraspender.bsky.social!! I am thrilled!! When I first heard about the independents & met Allegra, I asked why can’t you form a party? Why can’t we have a party that represents our communities & current lifestyle 🧵 www.communitystrong.org.au #auspol
Fresh #DemocracySausage is out! 🌭🎙️ @zalisteggall.bsky.social & @allegraspender.bsky.social join @markgkenny.bsky.social & @marijataflaga.bsky.social to unpack the launch of Community Strong Australia — its logic, its irony, & whether teal voters will get on board. 🎧 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democra...
Democracy Sausage Episode: Two Teals, One Ticket | Australian Studies Institute
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Back in Parliament today, with key bills on the agenda. I’ll be speaking on Universities Accord, moving amendments to strengthen protections for NDIS participants, and closely examining the Government’s proposed changes to social media age ban enforcement. More updates: zalisteggall.com.au/news
A major win for small business after crossbench advocacy. The Govt will lift the small business CGT threshold from $2 million to $10 million, expanding access to existing concessions for around 2.7 million active small businesses.
Victim-survivors should never have to choose between poverty & safety. Family law can be confronting, costly and weaponised by perpetrators, while too many are left without legal aid, housing or support. We need a national royal commission into domestic and family violence.
Today, my team and I are proud to launch the Warringah Electorate Office Reconciliation Action Plan, the first RAP adopted by an electorate office in Australia.
Earlier this year, I moved an amendment calling for stronger safeguards where these extraordinary powers could be used on children. Australia can keep people safe while upholding human rights, proportionality and the rule of law.
Modelling from the NSW Net Zero Commission shows climate impacts are dragging on productivity, wages, jobs and food prices. NSW residents are already estimated to be around $20,000 a year worse off due to historical climate change, with costs set to rise further without stronger action.
The Prime Minister once warned that selling off Sydney Harbour’s public assets would be a “retrograde step” because “if we get it wrong once, it disappears forever.” I’m calling on the Government to protect this site for future generations, not carve it up for the highest bidder.
Here are this week’s bills scheduled for debate. I have concerns about the Tax Reform Bill - a large omnibus bill proposing significant changes across our tax system. While I support CGT reform for property, I am concerned by the Govt’s decision to extend those changes to shares & trusts.
Leaked docs show that BHP delayed renewables, slowed electrification & weakened their climate commitments. And BHP reportedly received $622m in fuel tax credits after paying less than $9m under the Safeguard Mechanism. This is greenwashing propped up by bad policy.
Today in QT, I asked the Treasurer what modelling the Govt has done on extending CGT changes beyond investment property & whether he will release it. You can watch the Treasurer’s full response on my website: zalisteggall.com.au/news
Parliament returns today. 📚 This week I’ll be focussed on the Appropriations Bills , illicit tobacco laws and the NDIS Bill. I’ll assess each on its merits: whether it is workable, evidence-based and in the best interests of Warringah & Australia. Share your views: zali.steggall.mp@aph.gov.au
Violence against women and children is a national crisis. It deserves national leadership. The PM says his government is doing “everything”, yet frontline services remain under-resourced and femicide remains a national crisis.
1,049 days after the Murphy Report was tabled, the Government has finally responded by “noting” all 31 recommendations. It's not good enough - Albanese must ban gambling advertising.
This week in Parliament I’ll head into Budget lock-up, while also supporting 2 key bills: 📑the Survivors Law Bill, to help child sexual abuse survivors seek compensation 📑and the Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill, to strengthen enforcement against the illegal tobacco trade. #auspol #ZaliInParli
The IEA’s latest report again shows Australia is significantly underreporting methane emissions from coal and gas - by up to 60%. We cannot meet our climate targets while ignoring methane. We urgently need accountability and action.
News that the PM may kill off plans to increase taxes on gas giants in next month’s Budget is not good enough. Australia should receive a fair return for its natural resources. Other countries, like Norway, have shown this can be done by using resource wealth to build long-term national prosperity.
