Liberals and Nationals split off but damage done

Liberals and Nationals must concentrate on policies with nationwide appeal

As everyone rushes to claim vindication, the absence of an electable opposition and a parliament where the government has free rein are bad news.

Liberals and Nationals split off but damage done

Remember that cliche about the Nationals tail wagging the Liberal dog? That tail wagged very vigorously this week, and smashed a lot of crockery, as it sought to bring Liberal leader Sussan Ley to heel.