It could have been worse. Barnaby Joyce might have waited until Monday to be blown out of his job as Nationals leader.
The leadership transition of this minor party which - by its behaviour in recent weeks robs conservatives of any platform from which to attack other minor parties for their irresponsibility – has therefore been a relatively smooth one to Michael McCormack.
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Laura Tingle is The Australian Financial Review's former political editor. She is now chief political correspondent for the ABC's 7.30 program. Connect with Laura on Facebook and Twitter.
