Squiz Today The Coalition is together again, and it's Super Bowl day in the US
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Feb 8, 2026 A rundown of the Coalition reuniting, new shadow cabinet solidarity rules, and recent suspensions in the Nationals. Discussion of the Israeli president’s visit to Australia and planned protests with extra police powers. Coverage of snap election outcomes in Japan and Thailand. A look at possible capital gains tax changes and a Super Bowl preview with ads and halftime talk.
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Coalition Reunites But Leadership Is Fragile
- The Coalition reunited after an 18-day split by restoring shadow cabinet solidarity and shortening suspensions for three Nationals senators.
- Susan Lee remains vulnerable as polls show her at historic unpopularity and the Coalition trailing One Nation significantly.
Resignations Sparked The Split
- The split began when Nationals senators resigned over a hate speech vote and Lee demanded their resignations.
- Their mass resignations cascaded into a full coalition breakdown on 22 January before recent reconciliation.
Leadership Threat Looms Over Lee
- Angus Taylor is the most likely leadership challenger to Susan Lee and may have numbers to move quickly.
- A new poll puts Lee at her lowest popularity in 23 years and shows One Nation ahead of the Coalition at 27% to 18%.