Australia: Liberal-National coalition reunite a week after split

The two conservative parties have negotiated on key policy issues in a bid to mend the rift

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The latest development comes a week after the break-up of the long-standing coalition of the two conservative parties.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley thanked the Nationals leader David Littleproud for the "respectful and productive way" the two parties had negotiated their reunification - the pair also announced its new shadow cabinet made up of members from both parties.

The Coalition split last Tuesday after Littleproud said both parties were not able to agree on key policy matters but it appears those issues have now been resolved.

"The focus now is on [Australia's Prime Minister] Anthony Albanese and the Labor government and holding them to account 'cause that's important for our democracy," he told media on Wednesday afternoon.