WA Liberal and National Parties Join Forces to Form New Opposition The Western Australia Liberal and National parties have entered into a formal alliance as the new opposition to WA’s recently elected Labor party. In a crushing defeat during the WA elections, the Liberals garnered only two seats—less than the National party’s four—making it the first time in WA election history that the Nationals surpassed the Liberals’ voting preference. In contrast, Labor under Mark McGowan secured a dominating presence in the legislative assembly with an unprecedented victory of 53 out of 59 seats. Nationals Leader Mia Davies and recently elected Liberal Leader David Honey signed the agreement on April 19, with Davies acting as leader of the opposition and Honey serving in the state development and energy portfolios.