THE Nationals’ new shadow cabinet line-up, as part of a Coalition, was announced on Wednesday, May 28, with Leader David Littleproud describing the new team as talented and skilled.
The news comes after the Coalition split up and reunited in the space of a week.
Mr Littleproud said the new team aims to give regional Australians hope.
“The new team that I lead will work every day to give regional Australians hope and a future,” Mr Littleproud said.
“Our priority is the third of Australians who live outside capital cities.
“I look forward to working with The Nationals’ inner and outer shadow cabinet, who I know is the best possible team to hold Labor to account and achieve outcomes that regional Australians deserve.”
Mr Littleproud said it is important to have new talent in the shadow cabinet.
“I am proud that my team has the lived experience, passion and drive, as well as a diversity of ideas – something that The Nationals welcome,” he said.
“Regional Australia is the backbone of this nation and our economy is underpinned by the wealth created from the regions in mining, industry and agriculture.
“It is therefore appropriate and about time that regional Australians have a bigger say on a broader range of issues.
“When regional Australia does well, all of Australia does well. That’s why the team that I lead will now look forward, not back, and focus on the future, in the best interests of Australia.”
The inner shadow cabinet is Mr Littleproud, Kevin Hogan, Bridget McKenzie, Senator Susan McDonald, Darren Chester and Senator Ross Cadell.
The outer shadow cabinet features Pat Conaghan , Dr Anne Webster , Sam Birrell , Andrew Willcox, and Parke’s own Jamie Chaffey .
