National Party Senators Bridget McKenzie (L) and Matt Canavan speak to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 4, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
Senator Matt Canavan has been elected leader of the National Party, replacing David Littleproud, who stepped down unexpectedly a day earlier.
Nationals MP for Gippsland, Darren Chester, was chosen as deputy leader following a party room vote on March 11.
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