Newly elected Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie, newly elected Nationals leader David Littleproud and newly elected Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey at a press conference after a Nationals Party meeting at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 30, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
David Littleproud has been elected as the new leader of the conservative National party after a party room vote on Monday, ousting incumbent Barnaby Joyce and former minister Darren Chester.
Senator Perin Davey from New South Wales will be the deputy leader.
Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
