Coalition to reunite after Sussan Ley brokers deal with David Littleproud to end second split

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-BardyFebruary 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM

Coalition to reunite after Sussan Ley brokers deal with David Littleproud to end second split

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After a second split in eight months, the Liberal and National Coalition in Australia is set to reunite. Sussan Ley brokered a deal with David Littleproud to bring the parties back together. The opposition leader is expected to announce the reformed Coalition on Sunday. The split occurred due to disagreements over Labor's proposed hate speech laws. As part of the deal, former Nationals frontbenchers will be suspended from the shadow ministry until March. This reunification aims to present a united front in opposition to the current government.

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Australia 50% Labor Party (Australia) 70% Nationals 80% Liberals 80% David Littleproud 90% Sussan Ley 90% Coalition ×295%

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