Zali Steggall happy as an independent, for now.Independent MP Zali Steggall is not ruling out a switch to the Liberal Party before the next election but has expressed scepticism about the need for a religious discrimination act.
The Warringah MP, a former Olympic skier who defeated Tony Abbott in the blue-ribbon Sydney seat, said being an independent gave her freedom to speak about issues important to constituents.
When asked if she would rule out joining the government benches in this term of parliament, Ms Steggall said: “I am not going to be engaging in any of that conversation at this point. I’m not going to comment on it because no matter what I answer or what I say it will be interpreted one way or the other.
“At this point I will be true to the electorate and that is the basis of which I am here.“I feel strongly as an independent I have an opportunity to speak out on issues of which people in the party can’t.”With the government set to push for a religious discrimination act later this year, Ms Steggall said she was yet to be convinced of the need for one. “I don’t accept there is a case for change yet. I am not convinced and so I will need to wait and see what is suggested,” Ms Steggall said.
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