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 Liberals and Nationals have put their split on hold as they reconsider policy demands and delay appointing a shadow cabinet.
This comes weeks after the May 3 election, where the Nationals made the surprise announcement not to renew the Coalition agreement for the first time in 38 years.
Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]