Littleproud Declares Coalition ‘Untenable’ Under Ley’s Leadership The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has indicated his party will not serve in a shadow ministry led by Sussan Ley. This follows the resignation of three Nationals senators who opposed a unified frontbench stance on Labor’s anti-hate bill, leading to their acceptance by Ley. Littleproud stated that accepting these resignations would make the Coalition untenable.

• Nationals leader David Littleproud suggested his party cannot serve under Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
• Nationals MPs withdrew from the Coalition frontbench on January 21.
• This followed the resignation of three senators who voted against Labor’s anti-hate bill.
• Ley accepted the resignations of Senators Bridget McKenzie, Susan McDonald, and Ross Cadell.
• Littleproud warned that accepting these resignations would make the Coalition untenable.