David Littleproud Re-elected Nationals Leader, Hogan Deputy, McKenzie Senate Leader

David Littleproud has been re-elected as leader of the Nationals party, defeating a leadership challenge from Queensland Senator Matt Canavan. Littleproud, who has led the party since 2022, expressed pride in setting the policy agenda, particularly on issues such as the Voice to Parliament and nuclear energy, emphasizing that the party took a principled and measured approach. Kevin Hogan was elected deputy leader, and Senator Bridget McKenzie will serve as leader in the Senate. Canavan campaigned on abandoning the net zero emissions target by 2050 and focusing instead on reducing energy costs, while also opposing equality and diversity initiatives. The Nationals have maintained all their lower house seats in recent elections, supporting policies like nuclear energy despite some internal and Coalition debate. The leadership vote was framed as a healthy democratic process, with Littleproud stressing that party policies are developed collectively, not dictated solely by the leader.