Ross Cadell

Ross Cadell is a Nationals Senator who has recently gained attention for defying party lines and challenging the authority of Nationals leader David Littleproud and opposition leader Sussan Ley. Along with Senator Bridget McKenzie, Cadell crossed the floor of parliament to vote with Pauline Hanson's One Nation on a motion concerning migration in September. More recently, Cadell and McKenzie again defied shadow cabinet solidarity rules by challenging the opposition's stance on a hate speech bill. These actions have led to questions about their future within the Nationals party, with Cadell stating that Sussan Ley will decide their fate. Cadell's actions highlight internal divisions and a period of chaotic decline within the Nationals party, making his political standing and future actions a subject of ongoing scrutiny.