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when was the coalition formed

The phrase “the coalition” is ambiguous, but the most commonly referenced political Coalition is the Liberal–National Coalition in Australia , which has existed in some form since 1923 as an alliance between non‑Labor parties.

Which coalition is this?

  • The best‑known “Coalition” in politics is the Liberal–National Coalition (often just “the Coalition”) in Australian federal politics.
  • It brings together the Liberal Party (and its predecessors) and the National Party (formerly the Country Party) in a long‑term centre‑right alliance.

When it was formed

  • The core alliance dates back to 1923 , when the predecessors of today’s parties (the Nationalist Party and the Country Party) first formed a governing partnership.
  • Since then, the arrangement has continued—sometimes interrupted—but the Coalition, in recognisably modern form, has effectively been in place from the early 1920s.

If you meant a different coalition

  • Many countries and historical periods have their own “coalitions” (for example, the Great Coalition in Canada in 1864, or the UK Conservative–Liberal Democrat coalition of 2010).
  • If your question is about a specific country (like the UK 2010–2015 coalition, or a current coalition government), sharing that location or party name would make it possible to give the exact formation date.