Morrison Govt senator threatens to cross floor over emissions target 'distraction'

Nationals senator Matt Canavan says he will vote against a net zero emissions target if it was brought to parliament, labelling the climate debate a “distraction”.

Barnaby puts hand up to lead Nationals again

Barnaby Joyce will challenge Michael McCormack for the leadership of the National Party if the position is spilled.

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Basin plan on brink as Nationals reap what they sow

The Coalition’s rural partner has for years stoked opposition to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, now under threat from angry irrigators and the NSW Government. As South Australia defends the need for environmental flows, former Nationals voters turn to One Nation and other populist parties, argues Daniel Connell.

Former deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer dies

Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer, who has died aged 73 of cancer, leaves a political and personal legacy as a man of courage, conviction and congeniality, says Michelle Grattan.

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Morrison Govt senator threatens to cross floor over emissions target 'distraction'

Barnaby puts hand up to lead Nationals again

Basin plan on brink as Nationals reap what they sow

Former deputy Prime Minister Tim Fischer dies