Coalition break-up on hold after Liberal concessions

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Coalition break-up on hold after Liberal concessions

David Littleproud has confirmed the Coalition’s shock split is on pause after last-minute talks with Sussan Ley.

The Nationals leader was set to unveil his shadow cabinet on Thursday but said he would told off after meeting with his Liberal Party counterpart.

Camera IconThe Coalition’s split is on hold after David Littleproud and Sussan Ley held last minute talks. Martin Ollman / NewsWire Credit: NewsWire

“This morning, we brought together the shadow spokespeople of the National Party into the next parliament, and we had a very productive meeting about planning the way forward for the National Party in being another opposition party in this next parliament,” Mr Littleproud told reporters in Canberra.

“During that *******, I had a brief meeting with Sussan Ley and she made an offer to reconvene her party room to discuss the four policy areas that the National Party demand as part of a Coalition agreement.

“And I thank her for that, and as a consequence, I have decided to send those spokespeople home as a sign of good faith.

“And Sussan, as a sign of good faith, will not be announcing a shadow cabinet. This is a positive step forward.”

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The four polices the Nationals would not budge on in Coalition negotiations included divestiture powers for supermarkets, nuclear power, its proposed regional Australia fund and greater telecommunications coverage.

Ms Ley has also confirmed ground had been made.

“Earlier today I wrote to, and met with, David inviting him to re-enter good-faith negotiations. I am pleased he has accepted,” she said in a statement.

“In relation to the policy positions proposed by the National Party Room, consistent with my consultation commitment, the Liberal Party will consider these, utilising our party room processes.

“It has always been the Liberal Party’s objective to form a Coalition and we welcome The Nationals’ decision to re-enter negotiations.”

Mr Ley also confirmed she would hold off announcing her shadow ministry.

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