Nationals MP Colin Boyce to challenge David Littleproud for leadership, saying party is headed off ‘political cliff’

The Guardian - World NewsEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dan Jervis-Bardy, Krishani Dhanji and Josh ButlerJanuary 28, 2026 at 02:45 AM

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Nationals MP Colin Boyce will challenge David Littleproud for the party leadership at a meeting next Monday. Boyce, the MP for Flynn in Queensland, announced his intention to move a motion to spill the leadership. He stated the party is "committing political suicide" by ending the Coalition, motivating his challenge. Colleagues believe Boyce's challenge is unlikely to succeed. The leadership contest follows internal party disagreements regarding the Nationals' direction.

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Flynn 50% Queensland 60% Coalition 60% Australia 70% David Littleproud ×280% Colin Boyce ×290% Nationals ×390%

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