Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce is reportedly preparing to challenge Michael McCormack for the leadership of the Nationals.
The Australian newspaper reports several National MPs have approached Mr Joyce to encourage him to contest the party leadership over concerns it is losing support in regional
Australia under Mr McCormack. The National Party will meet on Tuesday where members will vote on a new deputy leader after Senator Bridget McKenzie’s resignation. Image: News Corp Australia
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