Coalition

The Coalition, traditionally a political alliance between the Liberal and National parties in Australia, is currently experiencing significant turmoil. Recent events have brought the stability of the Coalition into question, with reports of internal divisions and leadership challenges within both parties. The catalyst appears to be a recent 'break-up' of the Coalition, initiated by the Nationals. Sussan Ley, the Liberal leader, has unveiled a Liberal-only interim shadow cabinet and issued ultimatums to the Nationals, while David Littleproud, the Nationals leader, faces a leadership challenge himself. Talks between Ley and Littleproud have reportedly stalled. This internal strife is occurring as parliament returns, potentially allowing the Labor party to capitalize on the opposition's disarray. The chaos within the Coalition has also coincided with a surge in support for One Nation, highlighting the potential consequences of the instability for the broader political landscape.