Leadership of the Australian Coalition: Current Status and Context

Coalition Leadership in Flux

As of July 2024, the following reflects the most recent confirmed leadership. Australian politics changes rapidly; verify via ABC News, The Guardian Australia, or parliament.gov.au.

Liberal Party (Senior Coalition Partner)

• Leader: Peter Dutton (since 30 May 2022).
• Deputy: Sussan Ley.

National Party (Junior Partner)

• Leader: David Littleproud (since 30 May 2022).
• Deputy: Perin Davey.

Coalition Arrangement

The Liberal-National Coalition operates under a formal agreement. The Liberal leader becomes Prime Minister when the Coalition governs; the National leader becomes Deputy PM. In opposition, they coordinate strategy but maintain separate party rooms.

Recent History

• Scott Morrison (Liberal) – PM 2018–2022; resigned after 2022 election loss.
• Barnaby Joyce (National) – Deputy PM 2017–18, 2021–22; resigned 2022.

For the absolute latest, check the Australian Parliament House website or major Australian news outlets.