Why is the Coalition breaking up?

<p>In a surprise political development this week, the National Party announced it is splitting from its long-term partner, the Liberal Party, effectively ending the Coalition that has been a cornerstone of Australian politics for decades.</p> <p>This decision marks only the third time in the Coalition's 80-year history that the parties have formally separated.</p> <p>So what happens now? Who now makes up the Opposition? Does it just guarantee Labor will be elected again at the next election?</p> <p>We&rsquo;ll answer all the questions in today&rsquo;s episode.</p> <p>Hosts: Sam Koslowski and Billi FitzSimons<br />Producer: Orla Maher</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.<strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>