Nationals Threaten to Leave Australian Coalition, Sparking Political Uncertainty

Canberra, Australia – May 23, 2025 – Political tensions are running high in Australia as the National Party threatens to leave the ruling coalition with the Liberal Party. The dispute, which centers around key policy disagreements, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape. According to political correspondent Natassia Chrysanthos, "It was high drama this week with the Nationals telling the Liberals they wanted a political divorce." While a temporary truce has been called, the future of the coalition remains uncertain. The parties are at odds over several critical issues, including energy policy. The Nationals have outlined four key policy demands, one of which involves the breakup of large supermarket chains. This proposal has proven particularly controversial within the Liberal Party. The Liberals are committed to reviewing all policies, a process expected to take several months. Chrysanthos adds, "So either way, I think the Nationals are coming back, probably knowing that baking in four policies into a coalition agreement within the next six weeks is probably not going to happen." The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the fate of the coalition and the direction of Australian politics. The situation underscores the fragility of governing coalitions and the challenges of navigating diverse policy priorities.