Coalition
Japan’s prime minister vows to resign if coalition or party loses in elections
Japan’s prime minister pledges to resign if the governing coalition or his party fails to win in elections, signaling a high-stakes vow in the campaign.
Australian Coalition Rocked as Nationals Shadow Cabinet Resigns Amid Policy Dispute
A mass resignation of Nationals shadow ministers, including leader David Littleproud, has plunged Australia’s Liberal-National Coalition into its deepest crisis in decades. The walkout was triggered by defiance over proposed hate speech laws and a breach of cabinet solidarity, raising…
Australia Splits Hate Speech and Gun Laws, Drops Racial Vilification Amid Political Pressure
Australia’s Labor government has separated its proposed hate speech reforms from gun control legislation and dropped a controversial racial vilification offense, aiming to secure parliamentary approval after widespread opposition from both the Greens and the Coalition.
Barnaby Joyce’s Potential Defection: What’s Behind the Move to One Nation?
Barnaby Joyce, former Nationals leader, is reportedly considering a high-profile defection to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. Coalition sources suggest his move could destabilise the opposition, amid ongoing tensions over climate policy and party direction.