Under McCormack, the Nationals need to accept they are a minority and preserve their independence
- Written by Gregory Melleuish, Professor, School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong
New Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack (front) talks to the media, while former leader Barnaby Joyce (left) listens in.AAP/Lukas Coch
The demise of Barnaby Joyce as leader of the National Party is an event of considerable importance in the long-term trajectory of Australian politics.
While his successor, New South Wales MP...