The ‘messy couple’ that was the Coalition
Jan 24, 2026 •
It’s the on-again, off-again political drama that has turned Australian politics into something resembling a soap opera.
For the second time in a year, the Liberal and National parties have split, rendering the coalition dead – again.
The break-up has once again thrown Sussan Ley’s leadership under the bus, shattered the opposition’s ability to challenge the government – and underscored deeper pressures from an ascendant One Nation.
Today, contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis, on the break-up, the fallout, and the ex sitting on the sidelines who can’t get enough of the spectacle.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
The ‘messy couple’ that was the Coalition
1795 • Jan 24, 2026
The ‘messy couple’ that was the Coalition
It’s the on-again, off-again political drama that has turned Australian politics into something resembling a soap opera.
For the second time in a year, the Liberal and National parties have split, rendering the coalition dead – again.
The break-up has once again thrown Sussan Ley’s leadership under the bus, shattered the opposition’s ability to challenge the government – and underscored deeper pressures from an ascendant One Nation.
Today, contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis, on the break-up, the fallout, and the ex sitting on the sidelines who can’t get enough of the spectacle.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Contributing editor of The New Daily Amy Remeikis
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