00:00We don't know exactly what the Nationals are asking for just yet, but one Nationals MP
00:08has told the ABC they did not expect this counteroffer to be accepted by the Liberal
00:14Party. This is more about trying to buy more time for negotiations. So Liberal leader Susan
00:21Lee gave the Nationals until the start of the second parliamentary sitting week, so
00:26that's Monday, for the Coalition to get back together. Otherwise, she will appoint a permanent
00:32Liberal-only frontbench. Now, Susan Lee has outlined her conditions for the Coalition
00:38reunifying. They include that the Nationals reaffirm their commitment to the principles
00:43of shadow cabinet solidarity, which is effectively where frontbenchers must vote in line with
00:48the agreed position established by the Coalition's shadow cabinet. And also for the three Nationals
00:55frontbenchers who were demoted to be suspended for the next six months after breaking those
01:01rules. Now, Nationals leader David Littleproud has made it clear he's repeatedly said that
01:06he wants those three frontbenchers who lost their positions to be reinstated to Susan Lee's
01:12frontbench now, which is partly causing this deadlock. Liberal backbencher Jane Hume spoke
01:18to some reporters inside Parliament House this morning, where she said this dispute has gone
01:23on for too long, and she wants the Liberal Party to focus on what it stands for.
01:29I think it's time that we drew a line in the sand and said, well, we need to start building
01:34our policy agenda based on our own party's values and our own priorities. The Liberal Party is always
01:40going to be stronger when we remember not just what we stand for, but who we stand for.
01:45Now, of course, while all of this infighting has been continuing within the Coalition,
01:49Pauline Hanson has been out championing a bump in support for One Nation, seeking to capitalise
01:57on some disillusionment among many Australian voters with the two major parties. Now, this bump
02:02in support for One Nation has clearly spooked both the Liberal and Nationals parties. Shadow
02:09Communications Minister Melissa McIntosh says that, yes, she is concerned by One Nation, but she
02:15believes this threat will blow over once the Coalition is reunited.
02:21I am concerned about One Nation. I'm concerned about us not focusing on communities like mine,
02:28and I'm concerned for our country. But I'm not concerned as such. One Nation has been around
02:34for a long time, as has their leader. I think once we get our act back together, focus on people
02:40and what they need, things will settle down. Now, the Coalition is still deeply divided and
02:47the clock is ticking for Susan Lee to appoint a permanent Liberal-only frontbench. The tricky
02:54thing now is, if there is no resolution by Monday and Susan Lee does appoint a permanent frontbench,
03:00it's going to be a lot harder to undo and these divisions are likely to be cemented for much longer.
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