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Nationals Reject Peace Talks Amid Leadership Crisis

1/29/2026

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  • Sussan Ley (Liberal Party) proposed peace talks with David Littleproud (National Party) over the Liberal–National relationship after their breakup.
  • David Littleproud (National Party) rejected the offer, prioritizing an upcoming leadership spill within the Nationals.
  • Ley said the Liberals would engage with whoever the Nationals elect as leader.
  • Colin Boyce (National Party) called the split "political suicide," while many Nationals MPs back Littleproud.