A down-to-Earth style and fearless advocacy for country people is the hallmark of Nigel Scullion’s legacy from almost two decades of service in the Senate, The Nationals say. Paying tribute to the retiring Minister for Indigenous Affairs and Senator for the Northern Territory, Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said Senator Scullion’s political…
The Nationals President the Hon Larry Anthony has applauded the hard work and dedication to our nation of those Australians recognised in today’s Australia Day Honours. “The Australia Day Honours highlight the selfless work of everyday Australians who do so much for our nation and ask so little in return,” Mr Anthony said. “The Nationals…
Deputy Leader of The Nationals and Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie has today welcomed the announcement of Nationals candidate for the electorate of Mallee, Anne Webster. “The Nationals are the most Democratic Party in all of politics, and today grass roots democracy was in full swing.” Senator McKenzie said. Local party members of The Nationals…
The new voice for regional Tasmania has been strengthened this week with The Nationals announcing a candidate for Bass today. Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals’ Leader Michael McCormack said local pharmacist and community leader Carl Cooper has been preselected to contest the seat. “Carl Cooper is exactly the sort of candidate The Nationals need in…
Experience in state and federal politics delivering for Central West communities will be drawn upon as Calare MP Andrew Gee joins The Nationals’ frontbench line-up as Assistant Minister to the Deputy Prime Minister. Appointing Mr Gee as his Assistant Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said Mr Gee’s years of delivering for…
Australian politics is poorer with the passing overnight of one of The Nationals’ finest, Paul Neville. The former long-serving Member for Hinkler in Queensland was ill for several months and passed away earlier today, aged 78. Paul is survived by wife Margaret and their five children, Gavin and Gaye (twins), Sally, Peter and Paul (twins).…