Liberals must not become ‘One Nation lite’, NSW senator says, as Joyce defection tightens upper house race

Leading moderate Maria Kovacic, who is up for re-election in 2028, warns against following far-right party as Coalition grapples with internal ructions Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Coalition senator says the Liberals must not become “One Nation lite” to combat the threat of Pauline Hanson’s party, which has … Read more

Nationals colleagues make last-ditch appeals as Barnaby Joyce expected to announce defection to One Nation

Former leader Michael McCormack says he spent an hour with Joyce on Wednesday and gave him his pitch to remain in the fold Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce should “reflect on what the National party gave him”, colleague … Read more

David Littleproud urges Barnaby Joyce to stay in the Nationals amid speculation of a jump to One Nation

Nationals leader says maverick MP still ‘has a contribution to make between now and when he retires’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, has urged Barnaby Joyce stay in the party after the maverick MP announced … Read more

Barnaby Joyce actively considering defection to One Nation, say Coalition sources

Former Nationals leader has not commented on reports but any defection would be a blow for his party and the Coalition under Sussan Ley Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Former Nationals leader, Barnaby Joyce, is actively considering defecting to One Nation, according to Coalition figures, days after founder Pauline … Read more