'Trying to calm the farm': Coalition in talks to prevent Koala War II | AlexSmithSMH
NSW Planning Minister Rob Stokes is working to prevent a showdown in cabinet over the contested koala policy, with the acting Nationals leader initiating new discussions ahead of the debate.
"The meeting was constructive and the minister and acting deputy premier will continue to work together towards achieving a balanced outcome on this important issue," the spokeswoman said. "We are a united party, we are strong [and] we are very vocal about issues that are important to us, that's what we are elected to do," Mr Toole said.Nick Moir
Two days after Mr Barilaro took leave, Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams quit the Nationals in disgust and joined the Liberals.
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