Nationals Leader David Littleproud has welcomed "generational change" in The Nationals' new Shadow Cabinet line-up, as part of a Coalition.
Mr Littleproud said the talented team, announced today, has the skill, dedication and energy to improve the lives of regional Australians.
"The new team that I lead will work every day to give regional Australians hope and a future," Mr Littleproud said.
"Our priority is the third of Australians who live outside capital cities. I look forward to working with The Nationals' inner and outer Shadow Cabinet, who I know is the best possible team to hold Labor to account and achieve outcomes that regional Australians deserve.
"It is important we have new talent within the Shadow Cabinet, to drive generational change and bring common sense to Canberra, with 100 per cent commitment to the cause.
"I am proud that my team has the lived experience, passion and drive, as well as a diversity of ideas - something that The Nationals welcome."
The Nationals will play a crucial role in the economy, with Cowper MP Pat Conaghan announced as Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services, while Dawson MP Andrew Willcox has been announced as Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability.
"Regional Australia is the backbone of this nation and our economy is underpinned by the wealth created from the regions in mining, industry and agriculture.
"It is therefore appropriate and about time that regional Australians have a bigger say on a broader range of issues.
"When regional Australia does well, all of Australia does well. That's why the team that I lead will now look forward, not back, and focus on the future, in the best interests of Australia."
Inner Shadow Cabinet
- The Hon David Littleproud MP
Leader of The Nationals
Shadow Minister for Agriculture
- The Hon Kevin Hogan MP
Deputy Leader of The Nationals
Deputy Manager of Opposition Business in the House
Shadow Minister for Trade, Investment and Tourism
- Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie
Leader of The Nationals in the Senate
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development
- Senator Susan McDonald
Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
- The Hon Darren Chester MP
Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs
- Senator Ross Cadell
Shadow Minister for Water
Shadow Minister for Fisheries and Forestry
Shadow Minister for Emergency Management
Outer Shadow Cabinet
- Pat Conaghan MP
Shadow Assistant Treasurer
Shadow Minister for Financial Services
- Dr Anne Webster MP
Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories
Shadow Minister for Regional Communications
Assistant Shadow Ministers
- Sam Birrell MP
Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Education
Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional Health
- Andrew Willcox MP
Shadow Assistant Minister for Manufacturing and Sovereign Capability
- Jamie Chaffey MP
Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources
