Sussan Ley unveils all-Liberal interim shadow cabinet after chaotic Coalition split

Nationals have eight days given to reconcile with Liberals before opposition leader appoints permanent Liberal-only frontbenchFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe opposition leader Sussan Ley has appointed an interim Liberal-only shadow cabinet after the two parties split, giving the Nationals just over one week to come back to the table to reform the Coalition.Ley has assigned the old Nationals portfolios to existing Liberal shadow ministers in an acting capacity for the upcoming sitting week, beginning Tuesday. Continue reading...