After a public and messy break-up, the Liberal and National parties have agreed to delay announcing their respective frontbench picks "in good faith". So, will the separation be short-lived?

And if the parties don't reconcile, how will both Sussan Ley and David Littleproud move next?

Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly are joined by Anna Henderson, SBS Chief Political Correspondent on The Party Room.

Editor's note: Fran incorrectly stated 2007 was the last time a Government had a majority in both houses - it was 2004 under John Howard.

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