‘100 per Cent Disappointed. Furious’: Nationals MP Says Littleproud Misled the Party

Nationals Leader Must Decide: Soften on Beijing or Stand Firm on Security: Report

The Nationals Party leadership faces a choice on whether to take a firmer stance on Beijing, or to continue “moderating” their rhetoric to avoid apparently offending local Chinese-Australian voters, says one report. “The Nationals have long contained divergent views on the PRC (People’s Republic of China). Some figures favour dialogue and trade restoration, while others have pushed a more security-driven and sceptical approach. Party leader Davi…

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Barnaby Joyce criticises Nationals Leader over backbench demotion, sparking political tensions. New Member for Parkes takes on dual roles.

'First I knew about it was when I read it in the paper': Joyce shoots barb at Littleproud over demotion

Discover Barnaby Joyce's reaction to his demotion from the Opposition frontbench and the Coalition's new direction.

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Liberals and Nationals reach Coalition agreement, frontbench positions allocated

The Liberals and National parties have reached a Coalition agreement, about a week after they parted ways. Follow live.

‘100 per cent disappointed. Furious’: Nationals MP says Littleproud misled the party

As Nationals leader David Littleproud negotiates a fragile truce with Liberals leader Sussan Ley, one of his own MPs says he has deceived his colleagues.