--- title: "Nationals policies and promises, and what they spend on ads | Politics Computer" description: "What Nationals is promising (police numbers, road funding, sports facilities and more), quoted from its ads, plus what it spends on Facebook and Instagram." url: "https://politics.computer/party/nationals" --- [Home](https://politics.computer/) / [Parties](https://politics.computer/parties) # Nationals The Nationals and their state parties, their MPs and candidates. Together they've spent $17.7K–$30.5K on Facebook and Instagram ads since we started tracking, with 104 ads running now. ## Who's spending The party's own pages and the MPs and candidates we follow. 1. [The Nationals for Regional Victoria](https://politics.computer/who/the-nationals-for-regional-victoria) Party, Victoria $6.2K –$8.8K 18 ads, 18 running 2. [Tim McCurdy](https://politics.computer/mp/tim-mccurdy) MP, Victoria $3.4K –$4.7K 5 ads, 5 running 3. [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) MP, Victoria $1.9K –$6.3K 44 ads, 44 running 4. [Martin Cameron](https://politics.computer/mp/martin-cameron) MP, Victoria $1.6K –$2.1K 5 ads, 5 running 5. [Senator Susan McDonald](https://politics.computer/mp/susan-mcdonald) MP, Federal $1.5K –$2.3K 4 ads, 4 running 6. [Leon Rebello](https://politics.computer/mp/leon-rebello) MP, Federal $1K –$2.6K 16 ads, 16 running 7. [Jade Benham](https://politics.computer/mp/jade-benham) MP, Victoria $1K –$1.5K 1 ad, 1 running 8. [Andrew Wallace](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-wallace) MP, Federal $500 –$699 2 ads, 2 running 9. [Colin Boyce](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-boyce) MP, Federal $500 –$599 1 ad, 1 running 10. [Sam Birrell](https://politics.computer/mp/sam-birrell) MP, Federal $100 –$299 2 ads, 2 running 11. [Darren Chester MP](https://politics.computer/mp/darren-chester) MP, Federal under $100 1 ad, 1 running 12. [Andrew Willcox MP](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-willcox) MP, Federal under $100 1 ad, 1 running 13. [Kevin Hogan](https://politics.computer/mp/kevin-hogan) MP, Federal under $100 1 ad, 1 running 14. [Pat Conaghan](https://politics.computer/mp/pat-conaghan) MP, Federal under $100 1 ad, 1 running 15. [Henry Pike](https://politics.computer/mp/henry-pike) MP, Federal under $100 1 ad, 1 running 16. [Gaelle Broad](https://politics.computer/mp/gaelle-broad) MP, Victoria under $100 1 ad, 1 running At least Up to (Meta only publishes ranges) About ## About Nationals The National Party of Australia, known as the Nationals, is an agrarian, conservative party that traditionally represents farmers and rural voters. It is the junior partner in the Liberal–National Coalition, and its current leader is Matt Canavan, who has held the position since 11 March 2026\. The party has 24 sitting members in the House of Representatives, 5 in the Senate, 9 in the Victorian Legislative Assembly and 2 in the Victorian Legislative Council. Leader Matt Canavan, since 11 March 2026 Founded 1920 federally as the Australian Country Party Sitting members, House of Representatives 24 Sitting members, Senate 5 Sitting members, Victorian Legislative Assembly 9 Sitting members, Victorian Legislative Council 2 Summarised by AI from [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National%5FParty%5Fof%5FAustralia), plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026. ## Nationals policies, from its own website Each policy page summarised in the party's own terms, with the commitments it lists. Follow the link for the full policy. 1. ### Recruit 3,000 more police and reopen stations in Victoria The Nationals say they will recruit 3,000 more police officers, with half drawn from experienced officers in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand, and reopen the more than 40 police stations they say Labor closed or cut back. They also say they will treat burglary, serious assault and attempted murder as adult crimes and fund a $100 million Safer Communities Plan targeting youth crime. - Recruit 3,000 more police officers - Half of recruits to be experienced officers from UK, Ireland and New Zealand - Reopen more than 40 police stations closed or cut back under Labor - Deny bail automatically to anyone committing a serious offence on bail - Treat burglary, serious assault and attempted murder as adult crimes regardless of age [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/policy-crime-safety/) · Cost given: $100 million Safer Communities Plan · 24 Sept 2026 2. ### Scrap Emergency Services Tax and abolish first home stamp duty The Nationals say they will scrap Labor's unfair taxes, including the Emergency Services Tax, and abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties up to $1 million, established or off-the-plan. The page also says they will review the entire tax system to make it simpler and fairer, and promises no new taxes or charges. - No new taxes or charges, guaranteed - Scrap the Emergency Services Tax - Abolish stamp duty for first home buyers on properties up to $1 million - Review the entire tax system to make it simpler and fairer - Cut payroll tax and the GP tax [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/policy-cost-of-living/) · 10 July 2026 3. ### $5 billion to repair regional roads and fix one million potholes The Nationals say they will allocate $5 billion to repair and rebuild Victoria's roads, fix one million potholes and set tougher construction standards. They say the funding would be locked in through a Fair Share Guarantee and redirected from Melbourne mega-projects. - Allocate $5 billion to repair and rebuild Victoria's roads - Fix one million potholes - Enforce tough new road construction standards and hold builders accountable - Companies to fix roads at their own cost if they crumble again within weeks of repair - Establish a planned system of preventative road maintenance [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/policy-roads-major-projects/) · Cost given: $5 billion · 10 July 2026 4. ### Return Victoria's budget to surplus by 2032 The Nationals say they will run a 10-year Economic Plan to return Victoria's budget to surplus by 2032\. The plan includes a back-office hiring freeze for non-essential public servants, a Financial Integrity Plan, and a higher payroll tax-free threshold for small and family businesses. - Return the budget to surplus by 2032 under a 10-year Economic Plan - Freeze hiring of back-office public servants, protecting essential services and frontline staff - Establish a Royal Commission into CFMEU misconduct - Create a Construction Enforcement Victoria to uphold integrity on taxpayer-funded worksites - Legislate a Charter of Budget Honesty and a real-time Public Expenditure Tracker [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/policy-economy-budget-repair/) · Cost given: The page says the plan would save $22 billion through the hiring freeze, $15 billion by stopping waste and corruption on city-focused mega projects, and $1 billion by repealing Treaty · 10 July 2026 5. ### Fair share guarantee: 25% of new infrastructure funding for regional Victoria The Nationals say they will lock in a guarantee that at least 25% of all new state infrastructure investment is spent in regional Victoria, which they say has 25% of the population but receives 12% of funding. The page presents this as part of a broader platform covering tax, housing, energy, health, and crime policies. - Spend at least 25% of all new government infrastructure investment in regional Victoria - Lock in the guarantee as legally binding funding rather than an aspiration [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/policies/) · 27 May 2026 6. ### Guarantee 25 per cent of new infrastructure spending to regional Victoria The Nationals say that if elected in November they will guarantee at least 25 per cent of all new government infrastructure spending goes to regional Victoria. They argue regional Victoria is 25 per cent of the population but receives 12 per cent of infrastructure funding under Labor, citing the Parliamentary Budget Office. - Guarantee at least 25 per cent of all new government infrastructure spending goes to regional Victoria - Applies to roads, rail, hospitals, schools, police stations, fire stations and housing infrastructure [Read the policy on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/fair-share-guarantee/) · 22 May 2026 ### Latest announcements 1. ### Fund Stage 3 of Maryborough outdoor pool rebuild The Nationals and Liberals say a Liberal and Nationals Government would contribute $5 million to deliver Stage 3 of the Maryborough Outdoor Pool redevelopment, funding the demolition and rebuild of the heritage-listed 50-metre pool. The pool has been closed since 2022 after an independent assessment recommended it be demolished and rebuilt. - Contribute $5 million to deliver Stage 3 of the Maryborough Outdoor Pool redevelopment - Fund demolition and rebuild of the heritage-listed 50-metre pool in Maryborough [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/danny-obrien-mp-jo-armstrong-liberals-and-nationals-commit-5-million-to-bring-back-maryboroughs-outdoor-pool/) · Cost given: $5 million · 12 Nov 2026 2. ### Secure By Five Early Years Initiative for Wimmera Southern Mallee children The Liberal and Nationals would commit $800,000 over four years to secure the By Five Early Years Initiative in Wimmera Southern Mallee, after the Labor Government ceased its funding in 2025\. The funding would keep the local coordination team working with families, councils, schools, health services and early-years providers. - Commit $800,000 over four years to By Five - Fund $200,000 a year for By Five's local coordination team - Sustain local partnerships and monitor outcomes for By Five [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/emma-kealy-mp-liberals-and-nationals-will-secure-by-five-for-wimmera-southern-mallee-children/) · Cost given: $800,000 over four years ($200,000 a year) · 12 Nov 2026 3. ### $2.5 million for Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve pavilion redevelopment The Nationals and Liberals say a Jess Wilson-led Liberal and Nationals Government would contribute $2.5 million towards redeveloping the Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve, upgrading its ageing pavilion for local clubs, community groups and regional events in the Mount Alexander Shire. The release describes the project as shovel-ready and identified as a priority by Mount Alexander Shire Council. - Contribute $2.5 million towards Campbells Creek Recreation Reserve redevelopment - Upgrade the ageing pavilion to a modern, accessible facility [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/danny-obrien-mp-gaelle-broad-mp-david-hutchings-liberals-and-nationals-commit-2-5-million-for-campbells-creek-recreation-reserve-redevelopment/) · Cost given: $2.5 million · 12 Nov 2026 4. ### Reforms to liquor licensing and event approvals for the 24-hour economy The Liberals and Nationals say they would introduce reforms to liquor licensing and event and festival approvals to support pubs, restaurants, live music venues and festivals in Victoria. The package includes a new 24-hour economy advocate, a six-week statutory timeframe for standard liquor licence decisions, and streamlined festival and PoPE permit processes. - Appoint a 24 Hour Economy, Music and Events Advocate - Six-week statutory decision timeframe for standard liquor licence applications - Introduce Trusted Operator Status with multi-year licences for compliant venues - Identify incentives for venues hosting live music, including fee discounts and trading-hour extensions - Streamline approvals for major and international events and festivals [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/tim-mccurdy-mp-boosting-victorias-24-hour-economy/) · 11 Nov 2026 5. ### Tougher closure and seizure powers against illicit tobacco trade The Liberals and Nationals say a Jess Wilson-led government would extend short-term closure powers for illicit tobacco retailers from 90 to 150 days and create a power to seize all tobacco and e-cigarette stock at breach premises. The release also says trafficking illicit tobacco would become a specific offence under the proposed RICO laws. - Extend short-term closure power from 90 days to 150 days - Allow seizure of all tobacco and e-cigarette products where breaches are identified - Allow commercial landlords to end leases without compensation when a short-term closure is ordered - Ban ATMs at retailers found selling illicit tobacco or operating without a tobacco licence - Make trafficking illicit tobacco a specific offence under proposed RICO laws [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/tim-mccurdy-mp-tough-new-laws-to-crack-down-on-organised-crime-2/) · 11 Nov 2026 6. ### Latrobe Valley Jobs and Industry Plan with $20 million The Liberals and Nationals say a Jess Wilson-led government would invest an initial $20 million in a Latrobe Valley Jobs and Industry Plan. The plan would include a taskforce within Regional Development Victoria to attract and deliver private sector industry and jobs in the Valley. - Invest an initial $20 million in a Latrobe Valley Jobs and Industry Plan - Establish a taskforce within Regional Development Victoria for the Valley - Attract new industries including advanced manufacturing, energy projects and data centres - Support businesses already in the Latrobe Valley to expand and create jobs [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/danny-obrien-mp-martin-cameron-mp-unlocking-jobs-and-investment-in-the-latrobe-valley/) · Cost given: $20 million initial investment · 11 Nov 2026 7. ### Complete Marlo to Cape Conran shared pathway The Nationals say a Liberal and Nationals government would commit $5.5 million to complete the Marlo to Cape Conran Shared Pathway in East Gippsland, a bushfire recovery project they say Labor walked away from. The party says the path would provide a safer option for cyclists and walkers and boost tourism. - Commit $5.5 million to complete the Marlo to Cape Conran Shared Pathway - Provide a safer option for cyclists and walkers in East Gippsland - Direct at least 25 per cent of government infrastructure investment to regional Victoria under the Fair Share Guarantee [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/melina-bath-mp-gemma-rendell-marlo-conran-pathway-will-be-delivered-by-nationals/) · Cost given: $5.5 million · 10 Nov 2026 8. ### Increase Victorian Patient Transport Scheme travel and accommodation support The Nationals say that in government they would commit $53.6 million to the Victorian Patient Transport Scheme (VPTAS), raising accommodation assistance from $49.50 to $125 per night and private vehicle assistance from 21 to 35 cents per kilometre. They also say they would address the timeliness of reimbursements. - Raise VPTAS accommodation assistance from $49.50 to $125 per night - Raise VPTAS private vehicle assistance from 21 to 35 cents per kilometre - Address the timeliness of VPTAS reimbursements [Read the release on vic.nationals.org.au](https://vic.nationals.org.au/media-releases/gemma-rendell-more-support-for-east-gippslands-travelling-patients/) · Cost given: $53.6 million commitment to the Victorian Patient Transport Scheme · 10 Nov 2026 ## What the Nationals are promising The promises repeated most across ads from the party, its MPs and candidates. [Compare every party](https://politics.computer/promises/vic) 1. ### Police numbers > We'll recruit 3,000 additional police officers. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/5d83328d75556f3855f32853940ed32ac67e77ec70f9a50108a4293643db6558) In 4 ads from [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) and [Martin Cameron](https://politics.computer/mp/martin-cameron) 2. ### Road funding > Our plan invests $5 billion to properly repair and rebuild Victoria's roads. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/719413a7c0c27b8dbe6be7d955ccf6a9527d5907541d067bb23e0ec1c08d8119) In 3 ads from [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) 3. ### Sports facilities > I will upgrade the Wangaratta Hardcourt Tennis & Pickleball Club. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/c5da90198921c96c1373270a538ff46710ac775e35eebf900dd2dc6856675f27) In 2 ads from [Tim McCurdy](https://politics.computer/mp/tim-mccurdy) 4. ### Train services > A Liberal and Nationals Government will double the V/Line services on the Albury line from 6 to 12. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/8011b4e8a3390fcfa0ba15878ac6e35e0c8b2397daf5c367aa873604f8a499f2) In 2 ads from [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) 5. ### Infrastructure funding > Guarantee that 25% of infrastructure funding goes to regional Victoria. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/dc6f5c2238ca054aad1b60307ebfee532b4c0fc67e6c62191540aaaaa64f3d17) In 2 ads from [Annabelle Cleeland](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) 6. ### Defence spending > The Coalition has committed to invest at least 3 per cent of GDP in defence, as compared with the 2 per cent currently being spent. [See the ad](https://politics.computer/ad/4b482e29d94edda357e3c069a537a498af4b7b96c74ecc4579ce7411fbe6e562) In 2 ads from [Leon Rebello](https://politics.computer/mp/leon-rebello) ## Biggest ads [Browse every ad](https://politics.computer/ads?side=nationals&sort=spend) - [![It’s time for a change you can trust, the Nationals and Liberals have an experienced team with a plan to reduce crime, lower costs and build](https://politics.computer/media/2b2994eb8f656d2264ac62ff47e3f9e2dfb2f74c06aca955a395829c6a477ff3?w=480) The Nationals for Regional Victoria$4.5K–$5K spent Running since 15 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/2b2994eb8f656d2264ac62ff47e3f9e2dfb2f74c06aca955a395829c6a477ff3) - [![Team Nats is fighting for your fair share today and everyday 💚💛 The Nationals have the plan to reduce crime, lower costs, repair our roads](https://politics.computer/media/ce7b323473d2ec44366f9422ba609621bc15ce3cd2c41ffffb3bbb3ef5764301?w=480) The Nationals for Regional Victoria$1.5K–$2K spent Running since 5 Oct](https://politics.computer/ad/ce7b323473d2ec44366f9422ba609621bc15ce3cd2c41ffffb3bbb3ef5764301) - [![Working every day for Queensland. 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Our plan will deliver more trains, m](https://politics.computer/media/345d32d4a90f35b0ed1e86cbc1eeb833d784be0c6b69b116e3dc0a185fcb87fb?w=480) Annabelle Cleeland$300–$499 spent Running since 6 Sept](https://politics.computer/ad/345d32d4a90f35b0ed1e86cbc1eeb833d784be0c6b69b116e3dc0a185fcb87fb) - [![I believe Australia is the greatest country in the world, and it is worth fighting to protect what makes it special. That means standing up](https://politics.computer/media/71b9a1045fdcc37558cbfe894d80e4d3fe2aef5e09e7950aa14bc76efe549e2e?w=480) Leon Rebello$300–$399 spent Running since 2 Nov](https://politics.computer/ad/71b9a1045fdcc37558cbfe894d80e4d3fe2aef5e09e7950aa14bc76efe549e2e) - [![MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: More trains. More seats. More freedom to travel under a Liberals and Nationals Government. 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Only gifts above the disclosure threshold are declared. | Donor | Declared | Gifts | | --------------------------------------------------- | -------- | ----- | | Liberal National Party of Queensland | $349K | 2 | | John McEwen House Pty Ltd | $145K | 4 | | Aitken Mount Capital Partners Pty Ltd | $134K | 1 | | Green, Gregory John | $100K | 1 | | Peter Walsh | $99.8K | 12 | | Federal National Party of Australia | $94.6K | 1 | | Laneway Assets Pty Ltd | $90K | 1 | | Gowing Bros Ltd | $90K | 1 | | Manildra Group | $89K | 4 | | National Party of Australia - Federal | $86.2K | 1 | | Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (WA) Inc | $55K | 1 | | THE TRUSTEE FOR JOHN A MCPHEE TRUST | $50K | 1 | | Minerals Council of Australia | $50K | 1 | | Liberal National Party | $50K | 1 | | Procon Developments (Australia) Pty Ltd | $49.8K | 2 | Sources: [AEC Transparency Register](https://transparency.aec.gov.au/) (© Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Electoral Commission), CC BY 4.0); [VEC donation disclosures](https://disclosures.vec.vic.gov.au/public-donations/) (© Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0). Names are as the returns give them; one donor can appear under more than one name. ## Nationals in the House of Representatives 24 sitting members. - [ **Alison Penfold** Nationals, Lyne ](https://politics.computer/mp/alison-penfold) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wallace.png?width=96)**Andrew Wallace** LNP, Fisher ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-wallace) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Andrew_Wilcox_Bridget_McKenzie_Steven_Miles_2021_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Andrew Willcox** LNP, Dawson ](https://politics.computer/mp/andrew-willcox) - [ **Angie Bell** LNP, Moncrieff ](https://politics.computer/mp/angie-bell) - [ **Anne Webster** Nationals, Mallee ](https://politics.computer/mp/anne-webster) - [ **Cameron Caldwell** LNP, Fadden ](https://politics.computer/mp/cameron-caldwell) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Colin_Boyce_at_the_%22Start_Rockhampton_Ring_Road%22_Rally.jpg?width=96)**Colin Boyce** LNP, Flynn ](https://politics.computer/mp/colin-boyce) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Darren_Chester%2C_Aus_Nat_Party%2C_Fed_MP_Gippsland%2C_2009.jpg?width=96)**Darren Chester** Nationals, Gippsland ](https://politics.computer/mp/darren-chester) - [ **David Batt** LNP, Hinkler ](https://politics.computer/mp/david-batt) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/David_Littleproud_July_2018.jpg?width=96)**David Littleproud** LNP, Maranoa ](https://politics.computer/mp/david-littleproud) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Garth_Hamilton_Geoscience_Australia_2022_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Garth Hamilton** LNP, Groom ](https://politics.computer/mp/garth-hamilton) - [ **Henry Pike** LNP, Bowman ](https://politics.computer/mp/henry-pike) - [ **Jamie Chaffey** Nationals, Parkes ](https://politics.computer/mp/jamie-chaffey) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Kevin_Hogan_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Kevin Hogan** Nationals, Page ](https://politics.computer/mp/kevin-hogan) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/04.30_%E5%89%AF%E7%B8%BD%E7%B5%B1%E6%8E%A5%E8%A6%8B%E3%80%8C%E6%BE%B3%E5%A4%A7%E5%88%A9%E4%BA%9E%E8%B7%A8%E9%BB%A8%E6%B4%BE%E5%9C%8B%E6%9C%83%E8%AD%B0%E5%93%A1%E5%9C%98%E3%80%8D_-_55238919412.jpg?width=96)**Leon Rebello** LNP, McPherson ](https://politics.computer/mp/leon-rebello) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Llew_O'Brien_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Llew O'Brien** LNP, Wide Bay ](https://politics.computer/mp/llew-o-brien) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Michael_McCormack_2018-01_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Michael McCormack** Nationals, Riverina ](https://politics.computer/mp/michael-mccormack) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Michelle_Landry_2016.jpg?width=96)**Michelle Landry** LNP, Capricornia ](https://politics.computer/mp/michelle-landry) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/North_Coast_Regional_Gardens_Glasshouse_Opening_2022_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Pat Conaghan** Nationals, Cowper ](https://politics.computer/mp/pat-conaghan) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Phillip_Thompson_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Phillip Thompson** LNP, Herbert ](https://politics.computer/mp/phillip-thompson) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sam_Birrell_Member_for_Nicholls_2022_-2025.jpg?width=96)**Sam Birrell** Nationals, Nicholls ](https://politics.computer/mp/sam-birrell) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Scott_Buchholz_Penelope_Wensley_2013_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Scott Buchholz** LNP, Wright ](https://politics.computer/mp/scott-buchholz) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Ted_O'Brien_Buderim_Men's_Shed_2017_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Ted O'Brien** LNP, Fairfax ](https://politics.computer/mp/ted-o-brien) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Terry_Young_2023.jpg?width=96)**Terry Young** LNP, Longman ](https://politics.computer/mp/terry-young) ## Nationals in the Senate 5 sitting members. - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Bridget_McKenzie_2014-02.jpg?width=96)**Bridget McKenzie** Nationals, Senator for Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/bridget-mckenzie) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/James_McGrath_2017.jpg?width=96)**James McGrath** LNP, Senator for Queensland ](https://politics.computer/mp/james-mcgrath) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Matt_Canavan_2017.jpg?width=96)**Matthew Canavan** Nationals, Senator for Queensland ](https://politics.computer/mp/matthew-canavan) - [ **Ross Cadell** Nationals, Senator for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/ross-cadell) - [ **Susan McDonald** LNP, Senator for Queensland ](https://politics.computer/mp/susan-mcdonald) ## Nationals in the Victorian Legislative Assembly 9 sitting members. - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac32/contentassets/5d1e0c7f036848b4891f2023e5e6ae19/member-photo/1785.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Annabelle Cleeland** Nationals, Euroa ](https://politics.computer/mp/annabelle-cleeland) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Danny_O'Brien_MP_-_July_2021.jpg?width=96)**Danny O'Brien** Nationals, Gippsland South ](https://politics.computer/mp/danny-o-brien) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf5a/contentassets/427ee970c145493d971e5e3280863609/member-photo/13.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Emma Kealy** Nationals, Lowan ](https://politics.computer/mp/emma-kealy) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac23/contentassets/e395ce61e8014790bb2ca854e9aac762/member-photo/1773.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Jade Benham** Nationals, Mildura ](https://politics.computer/mp/jade-benham) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac30/contentassets/3e809cadbcea4bcdb4db039c2f743ccc/member-photo/1783.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Kim O'Keeffe** Nationals, Shepparton ](https://politics.computer/mp/kim-o-keeffe) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac3a/contentassets/4bbc84eec625480f89d1db3ff6abb110/member-photo/1792.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Martin Cameron** Nationals, Morwell ](https://politics.computer/mp/martin-cameron) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaf86/contentassets/584c547566e543d0a5f7e109162379ce/member-photo/46.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Peter Walsh** Nationals, Murray Plains ](https://politics.computer/mp/peter-walsh) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Tim_Bull%2C_Nat.%2C_State_Member_Gipps._East%2C_jjron%2C_16.12.2010.jpg?width=96)**Tim Bull** Nationals, Gippsland East ](https://politics.computer/mp/tim-bull) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/McCurdy_outside_Office.png?width=96)**Tim McCurdy** Nationals, Ovens Valley ](https://politics.computer/mp/tim-mccurdy) ## Nationals in the Victorian Legislative Council 2 sitting members. - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aac42/contentassets/7023fb3aa8fd4f6fb6a4db1d366f2f66/member-photo/1797.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Gaelle Broad** Nationals, Northern Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/gaelle-broad) - [![](https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/4aaa53/contentassets/bae60fb58b8b4a958c0966eff9d66ede/member-photo/121.jpg?width=96&height=96&rmode=crop)**Melina Bath** Nationals, Eastern Victoria ](https://politics.computer/mp/melina-bath) ## Nationals in the NSW Legislative Assembly 11 sitting members. - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Brendan_Moylan.jpg?width=96)**Brendan Moylan** Nationals, Northern Tablelands ](https://politics.computer/mp/brendan-moylan) - [ **Dave Layzell** Nationals, Upper Hunter ](https://politics.computer/mp/dave-layzell) - [ **Dugald Saunders** Nationals, Dubbo ](https://politics.computer/mp/dugald-saunders) - [ **Geoff Provest** Nationals, Tweed ](https://politics.computer/mp/geoff-provest) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Gurmesh_Singh_MP.jpg?width=96)**Gurmesh Singh** Nationals, Coffs Harbour ](https://politics.computer/mp/gurmesh-singh) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/The_Hon._Kevin_John_ANDERSON%2C_MP.jpg?width=96)**Kevin Anderson** Nationals, Tamworth ](https://politics.computer/mp/kevin-anderson) - [ **Michael Kemp** Nationals, Oxley ](https://politics.computer/mp/michael-kemp) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/John_Flint%2C_Paul_Toole_MP_%26_Richard_Neville_(cropped).jpg?width=96)**Paul Toole** Nationals, Bathurst ](https://politics.computer/mp/paul-toole) - [ **Richie Williamson** Nationals, Clarence ](https://politics.computer/mp/richie-williamson) - [ **Steph Cooke** Nationals, Cootamundra ](https://politics.computer/mp/steph-cooke) - [ **Tanya Thompson** Nationals, Myall Lakes ](https://politics.computer/mp/tanya-thompson) ## Nationals in the NSW Legislative Council 5 sitting members. - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/President_Ben_Franklin_-_Head_Shot.jpg?width=96)**Ben Franklin** Nationals, Legislative Council member for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/ben-franklin) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Nichole_Overall_MP_image.jpg?width=96)**Nichole Overall** Nationals, Legislative Council member for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/nichole-overall) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Minister_Mitchell_July_20_headshot_DSC6710a.jpg?width=96)**Sarah Mitchell** Nationals, Legislative Council member for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/sarah-mitchell) - [ **Scott Barrett** Nationals, Legislative Council member for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/scott-barrett) - [ **Wes Fang** Nationals, Legislative Council member for New South Wales ](https://politics.computer/mp/wes-fang) ## Nationals in the WA Legislative Assembly 6 sitting members. - [ **Bevan Eatts** Nationals, Warren-Blackwood ](https://politics.computer/mp/bevan-eatts) - [ **Kirrilee Warr** Nationals, Geraldton ](https://politics.computer/mp/kirrilee-warr) - [ **Lachlan Hunter** Nationals, Central Wheatbelt ](https://politics.computer/mp/lachlan-hunter) - [ **Peter Rundle** Nationals, Roe ](https://politics.computer/mp/peter-rundle) - [ **Scott Leary** Nationals, Albany ](https://politics.computer/mp/scott-leary) - [![](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Toodyay_show_gnangarra-2000.jpg?width=96)**Shane Love** Nationals, Mid-West ](https://politics.computer/mp/shane-love) ## Nationals in the WA Legislative Council 2 sitting members. - [ **Julie Freeman** Nationals, Legislative Council member for Western Australia ](https://politics.computer/mp/julie-freeman) - 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