The Liberals do not know what they ‘stand for' anymore
Spectator Australia's 'Fire at Will' podcast host Will Kingston says the Liberal Party does not know what it 'stands for' anymore.
A new Coalition agreement between the Liberal and National parties is expected within days, following a disagreement over policy and shadow cabinet solidarity.
Despite internal dissent and rumours of a leadership coup, the Coalition will likely reassemble before the return of parliament in July.
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