Canavan Elected To Lead Nats
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan was elected leader of The Nationals in a Party Room meeting on Wednesday morning, held less than a day after David Littleproud’s shock announcement that he was quitting the role.
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan was elected leader of The Nationals in a Party Room meeting on Wednesday morning, held less than a day after David Littleproud’s shock announcement that he was quitting the role.
David Littleproud announced on Tuesday he was quitting as leader of The Nationals but would not be resigning as the MP for Maranoa.
The second trial separation between The Nationals and the Liberal Party ended on Sunday with the leaders of the two parties holding a joint media conference.
Former ABC chief election analyst Antony Green has suggested it’s possible three South Burnett federal seats – currently held by LNP MPs – could fall to One Nation at the next election.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud has confirmed the party has received a “written offer” from the Liberal Party in regards to reforming the Coalition.
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce’s bid to oust Nationals Leader David Littleproud failed on Monday afternoon.
Member for Flynn Colin Boyce plans to move a spill motion next Monday afternoon to challenge Nationals leader David Littleproud.
Nationals Leader David Littleproud said the decision by Barnaby Joyce to join One Nation was “disappointing”.
Former National Party leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he is quitting the party and will sit on the cross-benches for the rest of his term in Federal Parliament.