February 3, 2026
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has confirmed the party has received a “written offer” from the Liberal Party in regards to reforming the Coalition.
Mr Littleproud and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley met on Monday night.
Nationals deputy leader Kevin Hogan later told the ABC the meeting had been “civil” and “co-operative” but the talks had been “preliminary”.
Ms Ley reportedly set out several non-negotiable conditions for the Coalition to be reunited.
“As per media reports, The Nationals have received a written offer from the Liberal Party,” Mr Littleproud said in a statement on Tuesday.
“We will take our time to consider the details.
“The Nationals are united in our endeavours to reset the Coalition but we won’t be providing updates on any negotiations through the media.
“The negotiations are ongoing and we will always be constructive and act in good faith.
“It’s important we take the time to get the settings right.
“While the negotiations continue, The Nationals’ Party Room remains focused on the issues that matter to Australians, including protecting our rights and freedoms.”
The Nationals split from Coalition with the Liberals last month after Ms Ley accepted the resignation of three frontbench Nationals’ Senators – Susan McDonald, Bridget McKenzie and Ross Cadell – who the Liberals assert defied Shadow Cabinet solidarity by voting against a Labor Bill which aimed to strengthen hate speech laws.
The meeting between Mr Littleproud and Ms Ley on Monday night followed the failure of a spill motion against Mr Littleproud earlier in the day.
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The divorce should be registered and let us move on. The Liberal Party has too much to say, and are full of their own importance. I hope it is never reconciled.