Littleproud Steps Down as Nationals Leader, Says He’s ‘Done’

The Nationals leader revealed that he struggled to cope with pressure following the Liberal-National Coalition’s devastating defeat in the 2025 federal election

Leader of the National party David Littleproud and his wife Amelia Littleproud face the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on March 10, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down from leadership, declaring he is “buggered” and ready to hand the regional party to a new leader.

The Queensland-based MP made the emotional announcement on March 10, standing beside his wife just minutes after Question Time ended.