New Nationals cabinet minister Matthew Canavan believes his old boss Barnaby Joyce’s “rock star” profile has given the party its best electoral opportunity since Doug Anthony was the leader in the 1970s. He did a great job, he built us up to 21 members in the partyroom, but Barnaby has got profile. I do think we have an opportunity in a leader in Barnaby Joyce who is a national superstar, to take those opportunities,” Canavan told Guardian Australia. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Matthew Canavan is sworn in as minister for resources and northern Australia. The proposals also include a fibre optic project in the north of Western Australia and a shiplift facility in Darwin.

Source: The Guardian July 21, 2016 21:22 UTC