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Canavan demotes ‘buggered’ Littleproud from ‘posse of patriots’ frontbench
- On Monday, March 16, 2026, Nationals leader Matt Canavan announced a new Nationals shadow cabinet in a joint statement with Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, taking on the trade and investment portfolio as the federal Coalition rebuilds under two new leaders.
- After saying he was 'buggered' last week, several Nationals sources said the new leader felt it was untenable to keep Littleproud in a senior role given he declared he had lost energy, following Coalition splits earlier this year over Bondi reforms.
- David Littleproud moved to outer-ministry roles in emergency services and tourism, Kevin Hogan shifted to shadow assistant treasurer, Ross Cadell was dumped, and Darren Chester became deputy and took agriculture responsibilities.
- The reshuffle was presented as a reset to prioritise jobs and regional development, with Matt Canavan framing the lineup as a 'posse of patriots' focused on boosting regional Australia.
- The reshuffle also positions the Nationals to press Labor over a fuel crisis sparked by the Iran war and backs state support for coal, gas projects, and Australian industries, with Queensland Senator Susan McDonald appointed for mining and northern Australia.
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Canavan Unveils New Nationals Shadow Cabinet
The Nationals have unveiled a new leadership team following the elevation of Senator Matt Canavan to the regional party’s top role. As part of the reshuffle, Canavan has appointed himself shadow minister for trade, investment and tourism. Former leader Michael McCormack has been brought back in after previously being removed from the frontbench under former leader David Littleproud. McCormack will take on the water and veterans’ affairs portfoli…
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