Nationals senator Matt Canavan hopes to meet with now-independent MP Barnaby Joyce in New England after the ex-deputy prime minister resigned from the party.
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Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics, Good News
NFF secures breakthrough on Right to Repair for farmers
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has secured a Federal Government commitment to extend Right to Repair reforms to agricultural machinery, hailing it a historic win for farmers and a direct result of years of advocacy from the farm sector.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
No animosity: Littleproud leaves the door open for Joyce to return to Nationals
National Party Leader David Littleproud Nationals leader David Littleproud says he holds “no animosity” towards Barnaby Joyce and is leaving the door open for the New England MP to return to the party.
Posted inLocal News, New England Electorate
Not surprised: muted reaction to Barnaby quitting the Nationals
Political operatives around the region are not surprised, and are not changing any of their campaign plans, in response to the news that the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is now an Independent.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News
“With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns from National Party
Barnaby Joyce is jumping ship from the Nationals but hasn’t confirmed whether he will join right-wing minor party One Nation after rampant speculation over his future.
Posted inAwareness Events, Domestic Violence, Federal Politics, NSW Politics, Women
Big investment in DV services on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women has brought a major focus to government investment and community action this year, with both state and federal governments announcing significant funding aimed at preventing violence
Posted inFederal Politics, NSW Politics, Roads and Infrastructure
Labor abandons controversial plan to drop speed limits on rural roads
Federal Government has quietly abandoned its proposal to cut default speed limits on unsigned country roads, following overwhelming backlash from regional Australia.
Posted inFederal Politics, Parkes Electorate, Roads and Infrastructure
Albo, fund our Councils!
The Coalition has attacked the lack of urgency in addressing financial sustainability for Australia’s 537 local governments, as the Albanese Labor Government quietly reinstated a sustainability inquiry – something the Coalition has been calling for since early June.
Posted inFederal Politics, NSW Politics
Shock exit of state Nationals leader while federal Libs move to protect Ley
NSW Nationals leader Dugald Saunders has abruptly resigned from the party leadership, while moderate Liberals in Canberra have denied Sussan Ley is losing support.
Posted inEnergy, Federal Politics
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
More taxpayer money would be poured into coal and gas power plants under a plan to dump Australia’s climate targets put forward by the federal opposition.