David Littleproud is under pressure from state agriculture ministers over seasonal workers. Photo: ABC

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Littleproud denies he's struck a succession deal with Barnaby

Deputy Nationals leader David Littleproud has denied striking a secret succession plan deal to replace Barnaby Joyce in the future.

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In politics, it's not what you know, but what you don't know, that is most dangerous

Painted as bad news for Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the return of Barnaby Joyce to the National Party leadership actually helps clear some of the air ahead of a potential year-end election, writes Dennis Atkins

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Barnaby 2.0 says he has his faults but wants to be a 'better person' on return to leadership

Barnaby Joyce says he hopes to return as deputy prime minister a better person after defeating Michael McCormack for the Nationals leadership, playing down concerns his return to the job could damage the party’s standing with women.

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Look who's back: Barnaby Joyce returns as Deputy PM after rolling Nationals' leader

Barnaby Joyce has been returned as Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister after winning a shock National Party leadership spill over Michael McCormack.

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PM says he can't 'cancel' long-time friend now linked to QAnon

Scott Morrison has again struck out at “pretty ordinary” attempts to link him to a man involved in the QAnon conspiracy theory.