Coalition Partnership Dissolved After 77 Years Over Shadow Cabinet Solidarity Dispute

National, Liberal Parties End Historic Alliance Amid Policy Disagreements

Australia's political landscape has changed significantly as the Liberal-National Coalition, which has ruled the nation for decades, formally splits over fundamental differences on key policy positions and shadow cabinet solidarity. This could change the dynamics of the country's opposition before the next federal election.

After unsuccessful negotiations over shadow cabinet solidarity arrangements, Australia's historic coalition between the Liberal and National parties has officially fallen apart. National Party leader David Littleproud confirmed that the reason for the breakdown is Susan Lee's refusal to grant exemptions that would allow National MPs to vote against agreed opposition positions.

One of Australia's longest-running political alliances has come to an end as the 77-year Liberal-National Coalition has broken up over disagreements over shadow cabinet solidarity and four major policy commitments, such as nuclear power and supermarket divestiture powers.

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