just with reference to the potential/looming nationals remaining within the coalition.
"With policy battles looming, the Nationals will fight for another spot on the opposition front bench, after increasing their parliamentary representation at the federal election.
Nationals leader Warren Truss will meet Opposition Leader Tony Abbott next week to seek another position for the junior Coalition partner.
Mr Truss's spokesman said the party had increased its share in the Coalition from 14 per cent to 17 per cent at the August 21 poll, if West Australian rebel MP-elect Tony Crook and Victorian senator-elect Bridget McKenzie were counted."
