Australian opposition coalition splits after election

Liberal and National parties separate after 76 years, but door open for return

20250520 David Littleproud

National Party leader David Littleproud, pictured here in 2021, says his party will not re-enter a coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, citing disagreements over policy positions. © Getty Images

SHAUN TURTON

SYDNEY -- Australia's Liberal-National coalition, the country's main political opposition, will split, marking a major shift in the political landscape that comes after the coalition was convincingly beaten by the ruling Labor Party on May 3.

National Party leader David Littleproud said on Tuesday his party, which represents rural areas, would not re-enter a coalition agreement, citing disagreements over policy positions.

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