Matt Canavan elected new Nationals leader and calls for ‘more Australian babies, more Australian everything’
The Queensland senator replaces David Littleproud, who announced his shock resignation from the National party on Tuesday
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Matt Canavan has declared “we need more Australian everything” – including babies, farming and fossil-fuel powered barbecues – after being elected Nationals leader in a party room vote on Wednesday.
The Queensland rightwinger defeated Kevin Hogan and Bridget McKenzie in a three-cornered contest to replace David Littleproud, who blind-sided colleagues on Tuesday by announcing he was stepping down as leader. Continue reading...
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