Senator Matt Canavan Challenges for Nationals Leadership, Pledges to Cut Net Zero Support

The Nationals emerged from the election losing one seat and Senate position.

Australian Senator Matthew Canavan (QLD) speaks at CPAC Australia in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 5, 2024. Melanie Sun/The Epoch Times

Queensland Nationals Senator Matt Canavan has thrown his hat into the leadership ring against current Leader David Littleproud.

Both MPs will compete for leadership of the regional-focused Nationals Party, which forms the Coalition with the Liberal Party. Every election cycle the Nationals re-elect a new leader.