Promises and pitfalls shadow Barnaby Joyce’s return
The new Nationals leader will have to be a team player while also advocating against the Coalition embracing net-zero emissions
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He was the ideal candidate … until activists stepped in
With a foot in renewable energy and coal camps, Mark Vaile was a logical choice to become the University of Newcastle’s next chancellor. But activists had other ideas.
Send in the clowns, it’s Barnaby’s Frying Circus
Barnaby Joyce says his stint as a backbencher allowed him to gather intel on Anthony Albanese from conversations with Labor MPs.
Barnaby’s a serial plotter but you have to admire him
He might be a tough old boot, but the member for New England is one of the best politicians this country has produced.
PM needs a jab on vaccine rollout
The federal government is losing credibility with its management of the vaccine rollout and its repeated claims everything is on track. We need greater confidence in the future and more competence in delivery.
‘Stay focused on what matters’
Scott Morrison has warned his Coalition MPs there is no time for ‘individual agendas’, as Barnaby Joyce also addresses the partyroom.
Joyce’s rash quest a Nats disaster
That the ambitious member for New England thought this was the right time to topple the deputy PM reveals much about him.
The Nationals need to change more than just its leader
Barnaby Joyce has a big job ahead of him to unite the party – one answer would be to make John Anderson president
Back to the future with Barnaby Joyce
The challenge for the new Nationals leader will be to keep his ego in check.
Nats re-Joyce in power play over carbon policy
Barnaby Joyce will demand greater control over climate policy in a new pre-election Coalition agreement with Scott Morrison.
Nats’ seat saver fights alongside popular PM
Barnaby Joyce is poised to go to his second election as Nationals leader, but this time alongside a popular prime minister — in a stark contrast to 2016.
McCormack makes a dignified exit
Michael McCormack has behaved with grace and courage, with both sides of the house erupting into applause as he finished his last stint in the PM’s chair.
Dead man walking towards end of the road
Michael McCormack is finished as Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister. Citing Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership difficulties is not an argument, it’s a concession.
Nats ‘a dysfunctional mess’
The National Party has never shown itself in a more contemptible light than in its ridiculous decision to refuse the services of former deputy PM John Anderson.
Deputy PM vows no retreat as rivals circle
Michael McCormack stares down challenge to Nationals leadership, threatening futures of rivals who support unsuccessful spill.
Deputy PM not distracted by Joyce talk
As talk of a challenge for the Nationals leadership by Barnaby Joyce swirls, the Deputy Prime Minister says he’s focused on bigger issues.
Nats tipped to be collectors in Hunter poll
Gladys Berejiklian’s claim that it will take a ‘miracle’ for the government to keep the seat of Upper Hunter at this weekend’s by-election amounts to an absurd overstatement.
Nats’ surprise pick for key mining seat
The preferred candidate of NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro has gone down in a shock preselection defeat ahead of the Upper Hunter by-election, losing out to a local engineer who gave himself only a ‘slim chance’.
Nats recruit the ‘backbone’ of community
Nationals federal president Kay Hull is setting out to recruit women in rural and regional towns for parliament, saying the party can grow their ranks without using quotas.
Nats hopeful takes on big guns
A high-profile female candidate entering the Nationals preselection battle for the coveted No 2 NSW Senate spot says ‘people were shocked’ at Scott Morrison’s lack of empathy.
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