She said their first meeting was “productive and respectful” but that no decision had been made in regards to “nuking nuclear”.

Sussan Ley met with Nationals leader David Littleproud on Thursday to negotiate the Coalition’s agreement on policies as well as frontbench responsibilities. 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

However, there were swings against the Coalition in nearly every seat where it proposed a nuclear plant, except for Flynn in Queensland, according to Australian Electoral Commission data.

“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