It seems there’s a chance the Coalition might be put back together by the end of next week — if the Liberals agree to endorse the Nationals’ policy demands. But at what cost?

The Coalition breakup is put on hold, David Littleproud and Ted O’Brien join Peta to discuss what’s next. Plus, economists slam Labor’s policy to tax unrealised gains.

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And second, there was no rush, given the Coalition (when it existed) was reduced to about 43 seats meaning there was next to ...

The Liberal Party and Nationals have agreed to delay naming their ministerial appointments as the two parties begin talks to ...

Nationals Leader David Littleproud discusses the events leading to the pausing of the Coalition's break-up. “I got a text out of the blue earlier this morning from Sussan … she made it clear that she ...

Former foreign minister Alexander Downer compared the National Party walking away from the Coalition to toddlers who “throw their toys out of the pram”. Mr Downer says the Nationals splitting from the ...

Sky News host Chris Kenny discusses the pause in the Coalition split, as Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and Nationals Leader David Littleproud resume negotiations to salvage their partnership. “There ...

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Nationals leader David Littleproud speaks to reporters after meeting with Liberal leader Sussan Ley on Thursday.

The Liberal and National parties have taken the first steps towards reforming the Coalition. The Liberal Party has paused its ...