Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals leadership, returns to the backbench

Colin Bettles
William Vallely
Updated February 23 2018 - 7:17pm, first published 2:20pm
Assistant Minister for Children and Families David Gillespie (top right), Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud (middle right) and Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael McCormack (bottom right) are considered early contenders to replace Barnaby Joyce (left) at Nationals leader.
Assistant Minister for Children and Families David Gillespie (top right), Minister for Agriculture David Littleproud (middle right) and Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael McCormack (bottom right) are considered early contenders to replace Barnaby Joyce (left) at Nationals leader.

UPDATE: 6.20PM Acting Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie has ruled herself out of contention to replace Barnaby Joyce, who will resign as leader on Monday. 

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Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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