Opposition Leader Says Coalition Could Reunite Within a Week

Sussan Ley dismissed rumours of a leadership challenge, saying they are media-driven and not reflected in party discussions.

The Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley (centre) listens to answers in the House of Representatives in Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 3, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Two weeks after the Coalition fractured, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley says a path back to unity could emerge as early as this week, but only if strict conditions are met.

Ley’s comments follow her first face-to-face meeting with Nationals leader David Littleproud on Feb. 3 after the two parties split for the second time in January.