Regions & communities
stated principle
Prioritises regional economies, local representation and access to services.
Nationals: What We Stand For
Party profile
The Nationals
14 House4 Senate
The Nationals’ stated focus is regional Australia: local representation, regional economies, secure communities and opportunity.
Nationals: What We Stand ForOverview checked 28 Oct 2026 · Private editorial draft
Leadership & organisation
This principles overview is not a complete account of current energy or climate proposals. Liberal and Nationals representatives remain separate groups even when acting in coalition.
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Nationals: What We Stand ForWhat they say
Economy & work
stated principle
Emphasises private enterprise, individual achievement and wealth creation.
Nationals: What We Stand ForClimate & energy
stated principle
Lists a sustainable environment among its regional priorities.
Nationals: What We Stand ForCurrent federal roster
People in Parliament.
Membership is counted from the Parliamentary Handbook snapshot, separately from the party overview. State MPs are not counted here.
Alison PenfoldLyne
Andrew WillcoxDawsonAnne WebsterMallee
Bridget McKenzieVictoria · Senate
Colin BoyceFlynnDarren ChesterGippslandDavid BattHinklerDavid LittleproudMaranoaJamie ChaffeyParkes
Kevin HoganPage
Llew O'BrienWide BayMatt CanavanQueensland · Senate
Michael McCormackRiverina
Michelle LandryCapricornia
Pat ConaghanCowperRoss CadellNew South Wales · Senate
Sam BirrellNichollsSusan McDonaldQueensland · Senate
Parliamentary Handbook current representative snapshot Andrew WillcoxDawsonAnne WebsterMalleeBridget McKenzieVictoria · SenateColin BoyceFlynnDarren ChesterGippslandDavid BattHinklerDavid LittleproudMaranoaJamie ChaffeyParkesKevin HoganPageLlew O'BrienWide BayMatt CanavanQueensland · SenateMichael McCormackRiverinaMichelle LandryCapricorniaPat ConaghanCowperRoss CadellNew South Wales · SenateSam BirrellNichollsSusan McDonaldQueensland · SenateLogo source & reuse
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Overview review: 28 Oct 2026. Membership snapshot: 27/10/2026. Our transparency standard · AEC party register