Coalition Officially Splits for 3rd Time in Its History

Key points of contention were policies like support for civilian nuclear energy, supermarket divestiture laws, and a $20 billion regional Future Fund.
Coalition Officially Splits for 3rd Time in Its History
Nationals Deputy Leader Kevin Hogan (L) and Leader David Littleproud (R) at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on May 12, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
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The Liberal and National parties will not be renewing their formal alliance as the Coalition, which together form the largest centre-right political bloc against Labor.

Nationals leader David Littleproud made the announcement on May 20, as both parties continue to dig through the fallout of the major May 3 election loss. Traditionally, both parties have to renew their alliance after every election.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].