For the second time in a year, the Nationals have split from the Coalition.

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Deputy Nationals Leader Kevin Hogan joined 6PR Mornings to explain the party’s decision to break from the Coalition for the second time in a year.

“Free speech is important, and it was going too far for us,” Hogan said.

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