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How the ABC Became a Surprise Mediator in the Coalition’s Separation
- David Littleproud, head of the Nationals, revealed on Tuesday that the Coalition had fractured following unsuccessful negotiations with Liberal leader Sussan Ley in Canberra.
- The split occurred after Littleproud insisted on incorporating four Nationals policies into the agreement—such as introducing nuclear energy and establishing a $20 billion fund for regional development—which Ley was unable to guarantee before the election.
- Both parties delayed appointing shadow cabinets, with ongoing negotiations involving senior MPs like Dan Tehan, Barnaby Joyce, and Darren Chester aiming to restore the Coalition before Parliament resumes.
- Littleproud said he paused frontbench announcements 'as a sign of good faith,' while Ley welcomed renewed talks and committed to considering Nationals’ policy positions through party room processes.
- This pause suggests a possible reconciliation as the Nationals seek firm commitments on key policy demands to rejoin, indicating that the Coalition’s future remains uncertain but negotiable.
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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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Total News Sources15
Leaning Left5Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
50% Left
L 50%
R 40%
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