Australia’s decades-long Liberal-National tie-up will end after the leader of the National Party, David Littleproud, said his party won’t form another coalition agreement with the Liberal Party.

Australia’s National Party has split from its conservative coalition partner of more than 60 years, the Liberal Party, citing policy differences over renewable energy and after a resounding loss at a national election this month.

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revealed she does not intend to bridge the gap between the Nationals and the Liberal Party before the 2028 federal election, and while some insiders welcome the rift,