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Federal politics live: Littleproud to step down as Nationals leader but stay on in parliament

David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down as Nationals leader, saying he believes it is time to transition to a new leader.

He has confirmed he will stay on as the MP for Maranoa.

Andrew Hastie has joined Afternoon Briefing where he's been asked about Australia's contribution to the Middle East war effort.

Australia will send a military aircraft and 85 ADF personnel to the United Arab Emirates to assist in the defence of Gulf nations that have been attacked by Iran.

The shadow industry minister says he doesn't believe Australia's contribution amounts to Australia joining the war in the Middle East.

David Littleproud resigns as leader of National party, saying he’s ‘buggered’

Queensland MP makes shock announcement after nearly four years as party leader

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David Littleproud has quit as leader of the Nationals, admitting that he is “buggered” and needs a break.

Littleproud was joined by his wife, Amelia Littleproud, as he made the shock announcement after question time on Tuesday.

First elected to parliament in 2016, Littleproud is a former agriculture and water resources minister, and has led the Nationals since May 2022.

Littleproud said he intended to stay on in politics, representing the Queensland seat of Maranoa.

“I’m happy to serve in whatever capacity, but I haven’t got the energy to lead,” he said.

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Federal politics live: Government dismisses call to criminalise aiding return of IS-linked women

Anthony Albanese says the upcoming Farrer by-election will be a test for both Angus Taylor and David Littleproud in how they handle One Nation.  

A lot has been written about One Nation cannibalising the Coalition's vote, but less attention has been given to how the rise of the once-fringe party is also framing our political discourse and activating Labor.

The One Nation freight train is pushing our politics to the right, particularly on issues of immigration. Over the past week, we witnessed the hardening of the rhetoric used by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the so-called ISIS brides.

Albanese was in the parliament when Labor was last in government, and scores of boats arrived. It may not be the same as the ISIS bride issue, but it is adjacent politically, and he knows it can cause an inferno for Labor if it doesn't shut the issue down.

Coalition plan to criminalise any help given to those with Islamic State links

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Our women in Syria should have support they deserve

I applaud the PM’s view that if they make the bed they should lie in it (“Road to Damascus”, February 21). It completes his transition from left-wing table thumper to national leader. It has a much wider application, though. Smokers with lung cancer, or drinkers with liver disease? No Medicare for you. Speeding and hit a tree? Get yourself to the nearest private hospital. Finally, tell the abusive boss to stick it? No JobSeeker payments for you. Go to a conflict zone and get injured or imprisoned? Suck eggs, sister. Imagine the savings: money that could be better used. David Neilson, Uralla

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