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Nationals weigh coalition to form opposition in WA after Liberals wiped out
WA Nationals leader Mia Davies says she is considering a coalition partnership with the Liberals after Labor’s landslide victory decimated the state opposition.
Key points:
- The Nationals are on track for four seats in the Lower House
- The Liberals may secure three seats, so could form a joint opposition with the Nationals
- There are concerns Labor will pursue reform that devalues regional votes
With counting yet to be finalised on Sunday, the McGowan government looked likely to hold at least 52 of the Legislative Assembly’s 59 seats.
The Liberals were on track to win three, while the Nationals were predicted to keep four.
With more seats than the Liberals, the Nationals would become the official opposition party, with Ms Davies on track to…
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