She described their initial meeting as “productive and respectful,” although a final decision regarding the nuclear proposal remains pending.

Sussan Ley engaged in talks with Nationals leader David Littleproud on Thursday to plan the Coalition’s policy agreements and responsibilities for the frontbench. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

“I’m not here to talk about individual policies. Nothing’s been adopted, nothing has been abandoned,” she told Nine’s Today program on Friday morning.

Ley has spoken of the 93-year-old’s resilience and strength throughout the week, thanking those who have offered good wishes to the family.

Sussan Ley pictured with her mother Angela. Credit: Supplied by Sussan Ley’s office

Coalition alliance risks split over net-zero target

Nevertheless, the Coalition experienced unfavorable results in almost every seat where a nuclear facility was suggested, except for Flynn in Queensland, based on data from the Australian Electoral Commission.

“Our party has been very clear that we have always had concerns about how net zero will impact those of us that live in rural and regional communities.”

— With additional reporting by the Australian Associated Press and Cameron Carr