The Member-elect for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey said the recent National Party split from the Coalition is a "huge day" in National Party history, and the decision to spilt with The Liberals and to not enter into a Coalition Agreement is "momentous" one. 

"As a new member of The National's Party Room, I couldn't support a position to walk away from policies that we took to the election, just weeks ago, that were supported by the Parkes electorate as shown by my resounding result, simply to stay in a Coalition with The Liberal Party, who don't know what policies they do or will support," Mr Chaffey said.

"That would be unfair to our National Party members, supporters, and those who voted for The Nationals. 

 "I strongly believe The Nationals are the only Party that truly represents regional Australia, and we proved today that we won't back down, and we won't apologise for standing up for what we believe in.  

 "It is unfortunately that we are in this position after such a long history with The Liberal Party, but I firmly believe that The Nationals have made the right decision, and we must stand by these policies to truly represent the people of the Parkes electorate and regional Australia. 

 "I do hope that this isn't a long-term arrangement as the country needs a united Opposition to hold the Labor Government accountable, but not at the cost of the people that we represent," Mr Chaffey said.