US EditionCoalition on Verge of Renewal
- On Friday, the Liberal party members gave their tentative approval to the four key policy requests made by the Nationals, opening the door for the possibility of restoring the Coalition after its recent division.
- The split followed Nationals leader David Littleproud pulling the party out over policy disagreements, particularly on nuclear energy and regional investments, although some disputes remain unresolved.
- The key demands include lifting the federal nuclear energy moratorium, maintaining divestiture powers against supermarket giants, establishing a $20 billion regional fund, and improving rural telecommunications.
- Senior Nationals and Liberals, including former leaders and party room sources, emphasized the importance of unity, with Michael McCormack expressing support for Littleproud and Kevin Hogan backing his leadership through the process.
- The in-principle agreement allows the Coalition to potentially reunite, aiming to present a united opposition ahead of future elections, though final details and leadership questions remain open.
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Coalition split set to end after Liberals, Nationals backflip
The Coalition split is set to be over almost as soon as it started, with the Liberal Party agreeing to the Nationals' four policy demands, paving the way for the long-running political alliance to be renewed.Just three days after Nationals leader David Littleproud announced the Coalition agreement wouldn't be renewed, Liberal MPs and senators agreed in a party room meeting to provide in-principle backing to the sticking points around nuclear e…
Coalition Set to Reunite as Liberals Agree to Nationals’ Demands
The Coalition is expected to be back on track after a brief but high-stakes split, with the Liberal Party agreeing to all four conditions put forward by Nationals leader David Littleproud. The agreement was reached during a Liberal Party room meeting on May 23, ending days of public tension and speculation over the future of the long-standing conservative alliance. “Well done David Littleproud! Liberals back down on all requests,” Nationals Sena…
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