NSW Coalition Crisis: Liberals Consider Split Amid Nationals' Defiance and Leadership Tensions
July 1, 2024
Tensions within the NSW Coalition have reached a breaking point.
The Liberal Party is contemplating splitting from their Nationals partners.
Conflict escalated after Nationals MP Wes Fang was dismissed for criticizing Liberal leader Mark Speakman.
Liberals have called for an urgent meeting to address the rift.
Potential repercussions for both parties are being highlighted.
Nationals' refusal to accept Fang's removal is raising questions about the future of the partnership.
Division of resources outlined in the Coalition agreement is also in question.
Senior members are pondering the possibility of a split.
Liberals are asserting their power while Nationals maintain their defiance.
The situation presents a significant challenge for Speakman in his leadership role.
The future of the Coalition hangs in the balance.
Summary based on 5 sources
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Sources

The Guardian • Jul 1, 2024
NSW Coalition at risk of collapse after Nationals leader backs Wes Fang in spat with Liberals
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 28, 2024
‘Underhanded’: Bitter feud in NSW Coalition as Nats MP sacked
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jun 30, 2024
NSW Liberal Party mulls Coalition split as row intensifies
The Sydney Morning Herald • Jul 1, 2024
NSW Liberal leader must stand his ground against junior Coalition partners