Nationals MPs deny Littleproud leadership challenge
Barnaby Joyce and former resources minister Keith Pitt have denied preparing to challenge David Littleproud for the Nationals leadership.
Barnaby Joyce and former resources minister Keith Pitt have denied preparing to challenge David Littleproud for the Nationals leadership.
"'Followship' also applies to the influencers. Influencing political action is a carrot-and-stick tool used by organisations such as the mining industry," writes political columnist MICHAEL MOORE.
RESOURCES Minister Keith Pitt is set to be elevated to cabinet under a deal between Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Nationals Leader Barnaby Joyce that sees the Nationals sign up to the 2050 net-zero target.
While Barnaby Joyce used opposition to net zero as weaponry in overthrowing Michael McCormack, he has now found himself needing to deliver to Morrison for Glasgow, writes political columnist MICHELLE GRATTAN.
THE Nationals are set to elect Barnaby Joyce unopposed as their leader on Thursday night,…