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
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
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
MP tells supporters he won’t run for his seat of New England at next election and is ‘free to now consider all options’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce has told supporters he intends to quit the Nationals, won’t run for his seat of New England at the … Read more
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