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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Liberals and Nationals to Reconsider Split, Shadow Cabinet Announcement Delayed
The Liberals and Nationals have put their split on hold as they reconsider policy demands and delay appointing a shadow cabinet. This comes weeks after the May 3 election, where the Nationals made the surprise announcement not to renew the Coalition agreement for the first time in 38 years. Now Liberal leader Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David Littleproud say the break up may be on hold following a May 22 meeting. When asked about the chance …
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