The Nationals suddenly find themselves with a new leader and in opposition. So where to now?
- Written by Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
Barnaby Joyce, old-style populist and controversy magnet, has gone from the Nationals leadership. In his place is Queenslander David Littleproud, a move that indicates a desire for at least the appearance of change in the party.
Joyce knew how to play the role of the folksy bush politician; one can almost hear the echoes of “Dad Rudd”...
