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PETER VAN ONSELEN: These are the seismic consequences of the Liberals and Nationals breaking up... No wonder people think the Nats are the dimwitted half of the Coalition

PETER VAN ONSELEN: These are the seismic consequences of the Liberals and Nationals breaking up... No wonder people think the Nats are the dimwitted half of the Coalition

There are practical considerations with this split... And it is going to hurt for some politicians.

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