From a homophobic editorial to his role in the bungled census of 2016, the new Nationals leader comes with baggageWho is Michael McCormack? The life and controversies of Australia's new deputy PMMichael McCormack is the new Nationals leader and deputy prime minister. The McCormack basicsFrom Wagga Wagga in New South Wales’ Riverina region, McCormack is a Nationals MP with a fairly typical history. The small business roadshowLast year, McCormack faced allegations that he was taking a small business roadshow primarily to Coalition seats. They are attended by public servants from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and the Australian Tax Office.

Source: The Guardian February 25, 2018 22:41 UTC