David Littleproud
- Updated
- Nationals
Coalition attacks Joyce in bitter byelection fight with One Nation
Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said voters need more from their politicians than Joyce “flat out on a pavement”.
- Paul Sakkal
Latest
- Opinion
- Nationals
The Matt Canavan I know is an intellectual with ‘raw political talent’
The new Nationals leader is a policy wonk who spends his Canberra evenings at home reading economic reports.
- George Brandis
- Opinion
- National security
Matt Canavan has done in an hour what Angus Taylor failed to do in a month
Australia - the complacent country - is receiving a wake-up call on race, resilience and energy.
- Peter Hartcher
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Enter Canavan, hyper-nationalist, coal enthusiast and protector of jokes around the barbie
The National Party should be placed in its proper context. Out of the nation’s 226 federal parliamentarians, only 18 identify as National Party MPs. That’s enough to require nothing bigger than a minibus to take them around.
- Shaun Carney
- Exclusive
- Political leadership
Matt Canavan warns on Middle East wars, draws battle lines with One Nation
The outspoken right-winger was elected leader in a major pivot for the ailing regional party as it seeks to take on Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
- Paul Sakkal and Mike Foley
- Analysis
- Political leadership
Canavan is a perfect pick for a fight with One Nation – but could hurt the Coalition
Matt Canavan is the high-risk, high-reward choice as the new Nationals leader.
- James Massola
- Analysis
- Political leadership
David Littleproud leaves behind a mixed legacy, at best
Having ridden out a number of crises since the 2025 election, David Littleproud seemed to be in the clear. His explanation for resigning the leadership on Tuesday didn’t quite stack up.
- James Massola
‘I’ve had enough’: Littleproud resigns as Nationals leader with party in existential crisis
Littleproud made the announcement at a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday afternoon.
- Paul Sakkal and Brittany Busch
One Nation selects byelection candidate as Hanson declares Albanese is scared to run
Irrigation specialist and former CEO David Farley has been selected as the party’s candidate for the Farrer byelection, in a seat dominated by water issues.
- Nick Newling
- Exclusive
- Immigration
Taylor, Littleproud say migration must be cut to free up housing
The opposition is discussing changes that would make it harder for people to gain permanent residence and citizenship by proving they were law-abiding and contributing to the economy.
- Paul Sakkal