Zali Steggall
AustraliapoliticianFemaleb. 19746.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Zali Steggall is an Australian politician and former Olympic skier. She is the independent Member of Parliament for Warringah, having won the seat in the 2019 federal election by defeating former Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Steggall is known for her advocacy on climate change, integrity in politics, and gender equality. Her recent confrontation with Special Minister of State Don Farrell highlights her commitment to ensuring that independent voices are included in discussions about donation reforms and election laws, reflecting her broader concerns about the influence of money in politics.
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Zali Steggall defeated Tony Abbott in the seat of Warringah in 2019.
Why his return to the spotlight risks overshadowing Angus TaylorAustralia· 2026-06-01
Fellow independent Zali Steggall said the prime minister bears the blame for the situation.
Visits Bondi synagogue and Moriah College in Sydney amid protestsAustralia· 2026-02-10
Zali Steggall is mentioned in relation to her indifference towards Australia's performance in the Winter Olympics.
The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And more stars may followAustralia· 2026-02-07
Independent MPs Zali Steggall, Sophie Scamps and Andrew Wilkie released a statement on Thursday condemning Herzog's visit.
Labor stalls on Trump’s invitationAustralia· 2026-02-05
Zali Steggall is a teal MP who declined interview requests about the topic.
Will a new political party be formed to represent the centre?Australia· 2026-01-30
The Teal parliamentarian, winter Olympian and world championship gold medallist in the slalom competed in the KosciMiler 100-mile marathon.
Even by FIFA’s standards, Donald Trump’s Peace Prize is a new lowAustralia· 2025-12-13
Zali Steggall is a member for Warringah and an Olympian who won bronze for Australia in slalom skiing in Nagano in 1988.
Zoe Daniel’s life after parliamentAustralia· 2025-12-01
Independent MP Zali Steggall also proposed amendments that were not accepted.
ABC to get $50 million boost as SVOD local content regulation finally becomes lawAustralia· 2025-11-27
Zali Steggall is recognized for her role as a communitarian centrist in Australian politics.
Why we won’t be swept up in the rising far-right tideAustralia· 2025-10-31
Zali Steggall responded to Bridget McKenzie, emphasizing the need for a sensible discussion on climate issues.
Albanese touches down in London; Trump’s warning to Americans on political violenceAustralia· 2025-09-26
Zali Steggall is an independent MP who assisted Shamikh in arranging visas for Mohammed and his family.
Two friends were about to launch Nippers for kids in Gaza – and then the war cameAustralia· 2025-09-11
Zali Steggall is an independent MP who proposed a private member’s bill to improve climate risk reporting and adaptation plans.
Nation on track for 2030 emissions target but deeper cuts neededAustralia· 2025-08-25
Zali Steggall is a Teal MP who accepted the scientific advice for net zero by 2035.
New carbon targets spark new carbon warfareAustralia· 2025-07-30
Boele will join fellow NSW teals Zali Steggall on the crossbench.
Liberal Bradfield candidate Gisele Kapterian prepared to challenge her election loss as Libs push Nick Greiner to fund caseAustralia· 2025-07-01
Zali Steggall is also joining Nicolette Boele on the crossbench as a fellow NSW teal.
Nicolette Boele wins final Bradfield recount, court challenge loomsAustralia· 2025-06-04
Zali Steggall in Warringah had a similar-sized swing.
Nicolette Boele ahead in BradfieldAustralia· 2025-05-19
Zali Steggall held Warringah.
the teals lose seats of Goldstein and North SydneyAustralia· 2025-05-17
Baker will talk to the new federal member for the seat of Warringah who looks after North Sydney Oval, Zali Steggall, about funding.
North Sydney Mayor Zoe Baker keen to upgrade North Sydney Oval for Bears returnAustralia· 2025-05-10
Zali Steggall in Warringah had a similar-sized swing.
Bradfield’s Libs v teal battle on a knife-edge as count enters final stageAustralia· 2025-05-08
Zali Steggall, who retained the seat of Warringah previously held by Tony Abbott, said on Insiders that the Liberals no longer had a small-l liberal wing and were now dominated by conservatives.
Liberal leader likely to come from regional, right-wing MPs after Dutton defeatAustralia· 2025-05-04
Zali Steggall believes independents can orchestrate change despite not holding the balance of power.
Anthony Albanese defeats Peter Dutton; Dickson lost to Ali France, vote counting continuesAustralia· 2025-05-03
Warringah has remained in teal hands, giving Steggall a third term after having unseated former prime minister Tony Abbott in 2019.
Teals expand reach in Liberal heartlandAustralia· 2025-05-03
Zali Steggall comfortably held her seat in Warringah.
How the Liberal Party lost ground in NSW to Labor and independent candidatesAustralia· 2025-05-03
Zali Steggall holds the seat of Warringah in Sydney, which has a significant female majority.
How different are Australia’s 150 electorates? The smallest, biggest, oldest, youngest and moreAustralia· 2025-04-30
Steggall was among the independent MPs who opposed the Better Targeted Super Bill.
Labor, Albanese spooked by Dutton’s last-minute super scare campaignAustralia· 2025-04-30
Zali Steggall was an independent candidate running against Tony Abbott.
The CPAC-backed ‘grassroots’ conservative lobby group looking to swing the 2025 electionAustralia· 2025-04-17
Zali Steggall is a Warringah MP whose corflute was defaced with the word 'pig'.
Australia’s corflute wars hit teals, Labor and LiberalsAustralia· 2025-04-17
Zali Steggall is a Warringah MP and OG teal involved in campaigning against gambling.
Seven West Media in underpayment scandalAustralia· 2025-04-17
Zali Steggall won in former prime minister Tony Abbott’s seat of Warringah in 2019.
Don’t worry about independents. They wield the power of balanceAustralia· 2025-04-04
Zali Steggall in Tony Abbott’s old Sydney seat of Warringah is considered more likely to hold her seat due to her performance in parliament.
The five key electorate battlegrounds for Labor, Liberal Party, Greens and NationalsAustralia· 2025-03-31
