Michael McCormack elected to replace Barnaby Joyce as leader of the Nationals, deputy prime minister

Daisy Huntly
Updated January 30 2019 - 3:10pm, first published February 26 2018 - 8:26am
The new leader of the Nationals party Michael McCormack speaks to the media after replacing Barnaby Joyce as leader at a party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo DOminic Lorrimer
The new leader of the Nationals party Michael McCormack speaks to the media after replacing Barnaby Joyce as leader at a party room meeting at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo DOminic Lorrimer

Michael McCormack’s meteoric rise to the top of the nation’s political arena is complete.

Daisy Huntly

Daisy Huntly

Deputy editor

You'll find my byline on breaking news, live blogs and anything in between. Got a tip? Email dhuntly@austcommunitymedia.com.au.

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