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Barnaby Joyce's leadership of Nationals hangs in the balance, as deputy David Littleproud circles

David Littleproud's backers say he is the best person to "unite the party" as the Coalition looks to rebuild itself in opposition.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Andrews says Dutton will be Liberal leader

Peter Dutton is shaping up as the Liberal Party's next leader, with colleagues forced to defend him against a scathing attack from WA Premier Mark McGowan.

AAP · May 23, 2022

Anthony Albanese meeting with Joe Biden and Quad leaders in first full day as Prime Minister

Anthony Albanese faces his first major test as Australia's new Prime Minister, spending his first full day in office on the world stage. He will meet with US President Joe Biden and the leaders of India and Japan for Quad meetings.

ABC News · May 23, 2022

Tension builds over three-cornered contest in Nicholls electorate, despite vast Nationals margin

Nicholls is held by the Nationals with a spacious 20 per cent margin. But the combination of a retiring MP and a prominent independent candidate could mean the end of the Coalition's stronghold on the seat.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud warns Nicholls voters against voting for independent

Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud says Nicholls voters will change the government if they vote independent.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Live export policy position of Labor not clear say WA livestock producers

With less than three weeks before the federal election, livestock producers call for clarity on the Labor Party's position on the export of live animals, particularly sheep.

ABC News · May 2, 2022

View from The Hill: Warring within Coalition over 2050 target brings some gold dust for 'teals'

“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his party colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022

Labor defends agricultural visa scheme as farmers brace for minimum wage rise

Coalition says proposal would reduce workforce but opposition insists only changes are to source country of recruited workers

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022

Labor's plan to woo agricultural workers

Labor has outlined a plan to address Australia's agricultural worker shortages by reforming seasonal worker programs, which critics say kills off the ag visa.

AAP · Apr 26, 2022

Election diary: Hunter seats bursting with voters

The close of the electoral rolls this week showed that Paterson is the second largest seat out of 151 in Australia.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2022