Turnbull Endorses Teal Party as Monique Ryan Rules Herself Out Malcolm Turnbull's endorsement of a centrist party comprising teal independents has sent shockwaves through Australian politics.
The former Prime Minister's statement, made in an interview with Radio National on Monday, marked a significant escalation in the push for a new alternative to the Coalition and Labor.
Both parties have struggled to connect with voters, who are increasingly frustrated with partisan gridlock that has defined Australian politics for years.