Joe Kelly

Joe KellyNational Affairs editor

Joe Kelly is the National Affairs Editor. He joined The Australian in 2008 and since 2010 has worked in the parliamentary press gallery, most recently as Canberra Bureau chief.

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Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten visited Cairns to announce Labor's proposal for a Northern Australia Tourism Infrastructure fund and board, should the party win the next election. Picture: BRENDAN RADKE

Bill’s $17,000 ‘coral, coal’ trip

Bill Shorten accepted a $17,000 private green-funded tour of the Great Barrier Reef and charter flight over the Adani coalmine.

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‘I wish I did more for women’

Bill Shorten has revealed his biggest regret as a union leader was failing to promote more women.

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Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce leaves after Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, February 27, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Barnaby ‘has left Nats in factions’

A former federal director of the Nationals has blamed Barnaby Joyce for having divided the party.

Simon Benson and Joe Kelly

National Affairs

Deputy Liberal Leader Julie Bishop, PM Malcolm Turnbull with New Nationals Leader and Deputy PM Michael McCormack and Deputy Nationals Leader Bridget McKenzie after the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency the Honourable Linda Dessau AC, conducting a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

McCormack to keep rival in fold

New Deputy PM Michael McCormack has extended an olive branch to his main Nationals rival David Littleproud.

Joe Kelly and RICK MORTON

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Deputy PM Michael McCormack in Question Time in the House of Representatives Chamber, Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Change over water flows battle

Michael McCormack says he accepts controversial measures to deliver more environmental flows in the Murray-Darling.

Ben Packham and Joe Kelly

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Nationals MP Michael McCormack, Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce and Ian Macfarlane during a Division in the House of Representatives Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra.

‘He’s no Barnaby’

The man selected by Nationals MPs as their new leader has been described by his own constituents as “very quiet’’.

Olivia Caisley and Joe Kelly

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20150225: Wagga Wagga: Nationals MP Michael McCormack prepares to leave his home in Lake Albert NSW ahead of MondayÕs vote for the leader of the National Party and Deputy Prime Minister. Photo by Sean Davey.

McCormack to lead Nats as rivals exit

Michael McCormack is set to take over the Nationals leadership after a push to install David Littleproud failed.

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Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Steven Ciobo (left) and Assistant Minister for Children and Families Dr David Gillespie at a National Childhood Heart Disease Action Plan event at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Gillespie withdraws from ballot

Nationals MP David Gillespie confirms he won’t contest the leadership, opening the door for another contender to emerge.

Joe Kelly and Rachel Baxendale

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Nationals Member for Dawson George Christensen at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

MP calls for Coalition spilt

Nationals MP George Christensen urging his party to split from the Coalition and ‘consider our options’ in wake of Joyce saga.

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Australian Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael McCormack reacts during House of Representatives Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Ex-editor leads Nationals field

Michael McCormack describes himself as a ‘fighter’ who will help develop local economies and create jobs.

Ben Packham and Joe Kelly

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