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How the ABC Became a Surprise Mediator in the Coalition’s Separation

  • The Liberal and National parties ended their 80-year Coalition on Tuesday, leading to ongoing negotiations aimed at restoring the alliance ahead of the parliamentary session scheduled for late July.
  • The split occurred after negotiations collapsed over a confidential Coalition deal, with Nationals leader David Littleproud insisting on four crucial policy guarantees, such as the introduction of nuclear energy and a $20 billion fund aimed at supporting regional development.
  • Both party leaders, Liberal’s Sussan Ley and Nationals’ Littleproud, have delayed announcing their shadow ministries, allowing more time for back-channel discussions involving MPs like Dan Tehan and Darren Chester.
  • Littleproud stated he would hold off on making his announcement for the time being as a gesture of goodwill, while Ley expressed approval of the Nationals’ choice to return to discussions aimed at rebuilding the Coalition.
  • The ongoing negotiations and postponements suggest the Coalition may reunite if the Liberals accept Nationals' demands, but deep animosity and unresolved policy issues remain significant obstacles.
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
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