THE Victorian branch of the Nationals Party has washed its hands of the split between their federal counterparts and the Liberals.
The absence of a commitment from the Liberal Party on key National Party polices was a catalyst for the Coalition split, according to party leader David Littleproud.
These include the $20 billion Regional Australia Future Fund; ‘big stick’ divestiture competition laws that keep the big supermarkets honest; improved Universal Service Obligation for communications forcing a better minimum standard for regional mobile and internet access; and the potential of nuclear power as a necessary element of a balanced energy mix that secures Australia’s energy security.
However, the Victorian Leader of The Nationals and Member for Gippsland South Danny O'Brien declined to comment on the policies when asked for his view by this masthead.
“The Federal Nationals will make their own decisions," Mr O'Brien said.
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"We have a very strong Coalition here in Victoria.
“Recent state events – a brutal budget and protests on the steps of parliament about the emergency services tax – shows 100 per cent that we need a strong Coalition alternative to the Allan Labor Government.
“The Liberals and Nationals will provide that alternative in November [2026] and we will work together in the next 18 months to make sure we get rid of this terrible Labor government.”
