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
New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has taken over the leadership after months of internal discord within the regional party following the May election.
The Queensland-based senator has traditionally appealed to conservatives with his vocal opposition to policies like net zero, COVID-19 mandates, and his “Australia-first” approach.
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