The Liberal Party is riven with disagreements and discontent. Can it survive?
- Written by Marija Taflaga, Senior Lecturer, School of Political Science and International Relations, Australian National University
In May, immediately after the 2025 election, debate swirled about whether the Coalition agreement would survive. The consensus was that it would be madness for the Liberals and the Nationals to part ways. Nonetheless they did so, briefly, before awkwardly reconciling. It was not a convincing display.
Fast forward four months and the Liberals are...
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