McCormack wins Nationals leadership after token challenge by Christensen
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Michael McCormack has been elected as the Nationals' new leader.AAP/Mick Tsikas
Michael McCormack is the new Nationals leader and deputy prime minister, defeating Queensland maverick George Christensen, who was a late and unexpected starter in the leadership ballot.
McCormack, speaking after the party meeting, paid immediate tribute to Barnaby...
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