The Coalition could reunite just days after splitting as the Nationals and Liberals take their first steps towards a new agreement.
The Nationals and Liberals are back at the negotiating table, signalling the possibility of a coalition make-up just days after its shock split.
Both parties revealed they will delay the announcement of their shadow cabinet and portfolio allocations after their leaders re-entered negotiations in a bid to mend the coalition's relationship.
Liberal leader Sussan Ley said she had met with her National Party counterpart on Thursday and applauded his decision to return to the table.
"It has always been the Liberal Party's objective to form a Coalition, and we welcome the Nationals' decision to re-enter negotiations," she said.
The two have already resolved a sticking point over shadow cabinet solidarity, which binds members to support collective decisions, even if they disagree internally and publicly.
"I welcome it as a foundation to resolve other matters," Ms Ley said.
An urgent party room meeting has been called for the Liberals.
Nationals leader David Littleproud said he would delay his portfolio announcements to give the Liberals more time to discuss his party's policy requests after blowing up the Coalition's decades-long partnership this week.
"This is a positive step forward - one in which we've always said we'd be productive and constructive," Mr Littleproud told reporters in Canberra.
"We didn't do what we did on Tuesday lightly - it was a tough decision, a huge decision, and we, in a sign of good faith, have made it clear that I'm prepared to pause my announcement today."
With AAP.
