Nationals leaving Coalition as David Littleproud announces split with Liberal party after election defeat

Formal coalition ending after breakdown in talks with Liberal leader Sussan LeyAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals will break with the Liberal party, ending the formal coalition for the first time since 1980s.Nationals leader David Littleproud said MPs had made the shock decision not to enter into a new Coalition agreement with the Liberals in talks at Parliament House on Tuesday, after a breakdown in negotiations with Opposition Sussan Ley. Continue reading...

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