[14][15] UAP leader Sir Stanley Argyle was sworn in as Premier, replacing Labor's Edmond Hogan.

[32][33] This arrangement existed until 3 December 1948, when the Country ministers resigned and returned to sitting in opposition.

[40][41] Under the leadership of Liberal leader Jeff Kennett, the Coalition defeated Labor in the 1992 state election and again in 1996.

[44] Peter Ryan was elected as the new leader, and announced he would dissolve the Coalition, re-establishing the Nationals as a standalone party on the crossbench.

[48][49] Following further state election losses in 2018 and 2022, The Age reported that some Nationals MPs were prepared to push for the end of the Coalition, although this did not eventuate.