With a new prime minister nominated, the Nationals have a rare chance to assert themselves

Authors

Gregory C. Melleuish, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

129724

Publication Details

Melleuish, G. (2018). With a new prime minister nominated, the Nationals have a rare chance to assert themselves. The Conversation, 24 August 1-3.

Abstract

So, Scott Morrison, MP for The Shire, has won the leadership of the Liberal Party. One must wonder what role external factors played in his victory, including the vague threat by some National Party members that they would sit on the crossbenches had Dutton been victorious.