Australia's political landscape has been rocked by the Nationals' decision to split from the Liberal Party, ending their longstanding Coalition partnership.
The move, which was not unanimously supported within the Nationals, follows failed negotiations and internal disagreements after a recent election defeat. Political commentators warn that the split leaves both parties weakened and unable to form a credible opposition to the ruling Labor government. Former Prime Minister John Howard has criticized the decision as a 'stupid move,' highlighting the risks for both parties.
The fallout continues as both sides grapple with the implications for their future political prospects.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Coalition split: the Nationals are breaking up with the Liberal party after election defeat – video
The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, said MPs made the shock decision after a breakdown in negotiations with the opposition leader, Sussan Ley
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Australia news LIVE: Nationals split from Liberals; Howard lashes Coalition collapse as ‘stupid move’
The split of the Nationals and Liberals looks a lot like two turkeys voting for Christmas. Neither can win power without the other. If they continue in this state, they will have delivered an unimagined bonus for Anthony Albanese’s Labor government: an opposition without a plausible pathway to power.
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Australian news and politics live: Nationals deputy says Coalition split decision ‘wasn’t unanimous’
National Party Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan has revealed the decision to step away from the Liberal Party and abandon the Coalition ‘wasn’t unanimous’, as fall out continues.
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