Coalition under threat as three Nationals senators resign from frontbench after crossing floor

Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald breached shadow cabinet solidarity rules, challenging authority of Sussan Ley and Nationals leader David LittleproudFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals are threatening to permanently end their coalition with the Liberal party, after three frontbenchers resigned over their decision to cross the floor on Labor’s hate speech bill.Senators Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald voted against the Coalition’s position on the contentious legislation, a breach of shadow cabinet solidarity rules. Continue reading...