Matt Canavan Elected Nationals Leader

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Queensland Senator Matt Knaven has taken over as leader of the nationals following David

Little Proud's unexpected resignation earlier this week.

In a party room vote on Wednesday, Conovan beat out Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie

and former deputy Kevin Hogan.

Victorian MP Darren Chester steps up as the new deputy leader.

Party members praise the quick move to strong leadership amid tough polls.

Dick Michelle Landry thank Little Proud for his work and stressed the need to fight

labor, one nation, and independence ahead of the next election.

Little Proud told reporters he felt worn out and lacked the energy to go on, though he

plans to stay on as the member for his safe Queensland seat of.

Modernoha

Poor polling has the nationals worried, with one nation gaining ground in key regional

areas like Queensland and New South Wales.

In election losses, including seats to independence and a senator switching to the liberals, have

left them scrambling just two years out from the federal vote.

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