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All members of the Nationals party have resigned from the Coalition frontbench following the sacking of three senior senators who opposed new hate laws, raising concerns about further divisions within the Coalition. The move comes after Senators Bridget McKenzie, Susan McDonald, and Ross Cadell were removed from their shadow cabinet positions after they broke ranks and voted against the government's amended hate legislation.

Nationals leader David Littleproud had warned that a mass resignation would be triggered if the Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accepted the resignations of the dissenting senators, which she did. Ms. Ley accepted their resignations after confirming that the trio had defied the agreed position of the shadow cabinet, a decision that has prompted speculation about potential fractures within the Coalition.

In a statement following the snap meeting where all remaining Nationals decided to quit their frontbench roles, Shadow Assistant Treasurer Pat Conaghan expressed his disapproval of the hate laws, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms that are not rushed. “While I and my National Party colleagues fully support the intent of the legislation, we do not support the rushed iteration that has been presented,” he stated.

Ms. Ley acknowledged the challenges faced by the Nationals during this period and noted that the party had previously agreed to adhere to shadow cabinet decisions following their election loss. "This is an unfortunate circumstance and one that requires action," she remarked. The developments have sparked concerns about the future unity of the Coalition at a time of heightened political scrutiny.

Meanwhile, in a related political landscape, Singapore's Workers' Party saw its leader Pritam Singh removed from his position following a court conviction. The move highlights ongoing tensions and the complexities of leadership accountability in parliamentary settings.

As both political entities navigate their respective crises, observers will be keenly watching the potential implications for governance and party dynamics in the coming months.

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