Sussan Ley may fast-track permanent Liberal-only frontbench as Coalition reunion hopes fade

Opposition leader may announce promotion of six MPs to shadow cabinet early amid deadlock in talks to reunite with Nationals

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Sussan Ley could bring forward the announcement of a permanent Liberal-only frontbench that cements the Coalition split, as hopes of a reunion with the Nationals fade.

The opposition leader and the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, held another round of peace talks before question time on Wednesday, but neither party was prepared to budge on their core demands.