Coalition Set to Reunite as Liberals Agree to Nationals’ Demands

The key demands raised related to nuclear energy, supermarket divestiture powers, and the creation of a $20 billion regional Future Fund.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud (C), Nationals Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan (R), and Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie (L) at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 20, 2025. Lukas Coch/AAP Image

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.