An expert warns that the Liberal and National parties must resolve their differences within 18 months or risk the Coalition’s collapse. David Littleproud stated that he and Sussan Ley couldn’t finalize a new agreement, with the Nationals insisting on key policies important to rural Australians, which the Liberals have not guaranteed. Political analyst Henry Maher believes that while cooperation will continue, failure to address these issues could empower divisions within the parties, ultimately harming their electoral prospects.