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Coalition collapse turns ugly over 'cabinet solidarity'
Nationals leader David Littleproud has publicly rejected one of the key reasons cited for his party's decision to leave the coalition.
Anthony Albanese has rare opportunity to make reforms after Coalition split
As Nationals leader David Littleproud put it to the ABC: "We can't get caught up in the rediscovery of the Liberal Party." It ...
Ley talking to pro-Coalition Nats in bid to broker peace
Breakaway Nationals leader David Littleproud is poised to announce his own shadow cabinet picks, which would complicate any ...
View from The Hill: Coalition split puts Victorian and NSW Nationals Senate seats at high risk
Under usual Coalition arrangements, Bridget McKenzie, from Victoria, who is Nationals Senate leader, and Ross Cadell, from ...
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Do law and order campaigns win votes in Australia?
Stoking public fear over crime was effective for Donald Trump in securing the US presidency in both 2016 and 2024. In Australia, that approach has been less potent.
From Bruce and Page, to 'Joh for Canberra', to a principled split — the history of the conservative coalition
The Nationals' split from the Coalition marks a break in a century-long tradition, but it's not the first time tensions have ...
Former deputy prime minister says Coalition needs to remain intact and sort differences out 'for the national need'
Former deputy prime minister John Anderson has issued a message to the Liberal and National parties as he declared the need for a Coalition to effectively challenge the current government.
Coalition negotiations held as Sussan Ley's mother was dying
The Nationals will not re-enter into its Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, leader David Littleproud has announced.