RIP the Coalition
May 21, 2025
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Episode 1568 · May 21, 2025
RIP the Coalition
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<p>Just a week after taking charge in the wake of the Liberals’ disastrous election result, Opposition Leader Sussan Ley now finds herself without a coalition partner.</p> <p>Nationals leader David Littleproud says he walked from the agreement after the Liberals refused to lock in a list of policy commitments, while Ley accused the Nationals of holding the agreement “hostage”.</p> <p>The split is a major setback for the Liberals, but it may be worse for the National Party – now relegated to a minor party on the crossbench.</p> <p>Today, special correspondent for<em> The Saturday Paper</em>,<em> </em>Jason Koutsoukis, on why the Coalition broke up and what it will take to bring them back together.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Special correspondent for<em> The Saturday Paper</em>,<em> </em>Jason Koutsoukis.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>AAP Image/Lukas Coch; Mick Tsikas<strong><br /></strong></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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