The Coalition may be back on, just days after the Nationals announced they were splitting with the Liberal Party.
Liberal Party Leader Sussan Ley said on Thursday afternoon that she was heartened by Nationals Leader David Little Proud saying that his party was willing to accept Shadow Cabinet solidarity as part of a Coalition Agreement.
‘This is the first time this commitment has been made and I welcome it as a foundation to resolve other matters,’ Ley said.
‘Earlier today I wrote to, and met with, David inviting him to re-enter good-faith negotiations. I am pleased he has accepted.
‘In relation to the policy positions proposed by the National Party Room, consistent with my consultation commitment, the Liberal Party will consider these, utilising our party room processes.’
‘It has always been the Liberal Party’s objective to form a Coalition and we welcome The Nationals’ decision to re-enter negotiations.’
More to come.
