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Nationals to break ranks with Liberal colleagues and get election promises costed by treasury

The Nationals in Western Australia have decided to break ranks with their Liberal colleagues by requesting the state Treasury to cost their election promises independently. This move comes ahead of the upcoming state election, highlighting a strategic divergence between the two parties that have traditionally campaigned together. The Nationals' decision to seek independent costing is seen as an attempt to assert their autonomy and ensure transparency in their financial commitments to the electorate. This development could potentially strain the relationship between the Liberals and Nationals, who have been coalition partners, as it underscores differing approaches to fiscal responsibility and campaign strategy.

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