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'They were determined to walk away': National Party's requests were 'designed to fail'
Former defence minister Joel Fitzgibbon says the National Party’s requests from the Liberals were “unrealistic”.
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 ...
The battle for the soul of conservative Australia may have just begun
If the existing split in the Coalition moves beyond a difference about policy, the self-destructive consequences will be ...
Nationals have caused ‘destruction’ of rural Australia: Bob Katter
Independent MP Bob Katter says the National Party has caused the “destruction” of rural Australia. “The National Party … they were the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia for most of the last 20 years, ...
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Australia's Opposition coalition splits as National Party pulls back
Australia’s opposition coalition split as the National Paty withdrew its support. National Party leader David Littleproud said that they are “ending the coalition with the Liberal Party.” ...