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From public leaks to policy confusion and theatrical defections, the federal Coalition now looks less like an opposition-in-waiting than a political circus.
As the Liberals face a defining choice on net zero, the century-old partnership with the Nationals is straining under the weight of conflicting values and diverging electorates.
To be blunt, what the Teals and Greens have achieved is akin to renovating the interior of an old heritage mansion, while leaving the rotting foundations untouched.
