Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has admitted that his position on net zero is more about drawing political dividing lines than policy conviction.
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Trump tariffs have little impact as Australian red meat exports smash records
Australia’s red meat sector has shrugged off US tariffs to deliver record-breaking export volumes across beef, mutton, and lamb
Warning farmers may be forced to sell assets to cope with super tax changes
New England’s farming community is likely to feel the brunt of proposed superannuation tax changes, according to the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) and financial advisers with clients in the region.
More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench
Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
Joyce formally declared winner in New England
Barnaby Joyce has been officially declared the winner of New England on the day he also lost his front bench position.
Nat and Libs resume coalition discussions amid heated debate
The he-said, she-said, drama of the Nationals and Liberals has continued, with some movement towards reconciliation today, but some prominent New England leaders think they should stay separate.
Nationals take pay cuts after axing deal with Liberals
Senior Nationals MPs have sacrificed money and power to walk away from a political pact with the Liberals after policy disagreements in four key areas.
Nats break up with Libs and end coalition
Any Nationals MPs eyeing off front bench portfolios can kiss that dream goodbye as the Nationals voted this morning to end the coalition with the Liberals.
First woman heads federal Libs, nuclear champion deputy
Sussan Ley will face the monumental task of rebuilding the Liberal Party after being elected its first female leader with nuclear champion Ted O’Brien deputy.
Littleproud retains Nats leadership, Ayres takes Industry, Libs to come
In a big start to the week in Canberra, very few roles have changed in the leadership of the new Government or the Nationals, with the Liberals and Greens still sorting out their new leaders.