Michael McCormack
Michael McCormack is an Australian politician who served as the leader of the National Party and Deputy Prime Minister. He is known for his advocacy on rural issues and has been involved in various political discussions regarding the Coalition's electoral strategies and challenges.
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Nationals veteran Michael McCormack was harangued by boozy tradies at the watch-party.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor swore at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in question time
Australia· 2026-05-28
Michael McCormack was blamed for splitting the Coalition earlier this year and dropped Joyce from his frontbench last May.
Joyce accuses Littleproud of throwing in the towel: ‘No general!’Australia· 2026-03-05
Michael McCormack has been leader before and is considered a candidate for leadership.
David Littleproud predicts Nationals could finish last in regional battleAustralia· 2026-03-04
Former Nationals leader Michael McCormack carried a glass of water across the chamber to Liberal MP Tony Pasin.
Government revels in opposition's disarray during question timeAustralia· 2026-02-03
Former Nationals leader Michael McCormack urged both Coalition parties to stop talking about themselves and focus on issues that matter to voters.
Is reunion even a good idea for the Liberals and the Nationals?Australia· 2026-02-02
Michael McCormack confirmed he would not run for leadership.
Angus Taylor’s supporters pushed Andrew Hastie to drop push for top jobAustralia· 2026-02-01
Michael McCormack is another potential candidate to succeed David Littleproud.
Nationals leader not the worst they’ve had, but he has little to be proud ofAustralia· 2026-01-29
Michael McCormack is mentioned as one of the credible alternative leaders to David Littleproud.
David Littleproud to face leadership challenge from rogue MP Colin BoyceAustralia· 2026-01-28Former leader Michael McCormack said the parties must reconcile before Littleproud created his own frontbench.
Critics split as Angus Taylor considers runAustralia· 2026-01-26
Michael McCormack is a National involved in talks with Liberals about reunification.
Andrew Hastie rejects Angus Taylor's deputy offerAustralia· 2026-01-24
Michael McCormack emphasized the need for the parties to reunite.
Sussan Ley digs in as Andrew Hastie supporters hit the phonesAustralia· 2026-01-23
Michael McCormack is a former party leader who voted in favor of the hate crimes legislation.
Behind Sussan Ley, David Littleproud’s row that ended Liberals, Nationals unityAustralia· 2026-01-23
Michael McCormack articulated the argument for leniency regarding the Nationals' decision to vote against the bill.
Hate speech laws: Sussan Ley has lost three more frontbenchersAustralia· 2026-01-21Former Nationals leader Michael McCormack said gun reform was a distraction.
Albanese to take campaign bush as Nationals revolt exposes rural divideAustralia· 2025-12-24
Former leader of the Nationals, Michael McCormack, attended the funeral.
The who’s who of Australia’s political class mourned the ‘Senator for Kneecaps’Australia· 2025-12-09
Michael McCormack sat a few seats away from Joyce and hung his head when the resignation came, despite their history.
Always the exception, never the rule, Joyce writes his own eulogy and plans his next comebackAustralia· 2025-11-27
Michael McCormack spent an hour with Joyce making the case for him to stay in the Nationals.
Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals, opening door to defect to One NationAustralia· 2025-11-27Michael McCormack urged Barnaby Joyce to consider his political future and praised his role in policy outcomes.
Matt Canavan eyes frontbench role amid One Nation speculationAustralia· 2025-11-26Michael McCormack is a former Nationals leader who collaborated with Joyce against net zero.
The inside story of how moderate Liberals lost the debateAustralia· 2025-11-14
Michael McCormack expressed support for Sarah Witty after her speech.
Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie worry these women might cheat the employee entitlements systemAustralia· 2025-11-02
Michael McCormack expressed his support and compassion for Sarah Witty's experience.
Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie worry these women might cheat the employee entitlements systemAustralia· 2025-11-01Michael McCormack commented on Barnaby Joyce's responsibilities as a Nationals MP.
Government forces telcos to make network outages public in real time after Optus outage; Calls to First Nations crisis helpline surge, Lifeline saysAustralia· 2025-10-27Michael McCormack suggested farmers who host renewables have 'sold their soul' and should expect 'backlash'.
Shocking backlash for farming families that back wind turbinesAustralia· 2025-10-25
Michael McCormack commented on Barnaby Joyce's reputation if he leaves for One Nation.
MP confirms call with Pauline Hanson amid One Nation rumoursAustralia· 2025-10-19Michael McCormack said it would be wrong for Joyce to throw his toys out of the cot.
Barnaby Joyce urged by Nationals colleagues not to betray partyAustralia· 2025-10-19Joyce once again led the party after deposing Michael McCormack in 2021.
Former Nationals leader in talks to join Pauline Hanson's One NationAustralia· 2025-10-17
Michael McCormack expressed concerns about the backlash farmers face over renewable energy developments.
Farmers face threats and bullying over renewable energyAustralia· 2025-09-29
A swag of current Nationals MPs, including Senator Matt Canavan and former leaders Joyce and Michael McCormack, are now leading a push for the Coalition to dump its commitment to the Paris deal.
Almost half of Australians express support for a significant increase to emissions-reduction target by 2035Australia· 2025-08-24
Michael McCormack remains one of Maguire’s supporters and penned a letter to the court.
Daryl Maguire sentenced to prison for giving misleading evidence to ICACAustralia· 2025-08-20
Michael McCormack directed the documentary Breaking Out, which tells the story of Fergus O’Farrell.
The remarkable life of gregarious and charismatic songwriter Fergus O’Farrell – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-13
