In Depth

100 not out: The Nats' larger-than-life role in federal politics

Vernon Graham
July 2 2020 - 6:00am
YES SIRS: The National Party's three Prime Ministers, Sir John McEwen, Sir Arthur Fadden, and Sir Earle Page, during a meeting in Canberra.
YES SIRS: The National Party's three Prime Ministers, Sir John McEwen, Sir Arthur Fadden, and Sir Earle Page, during a meeting in Canberra.

For a "rural rump" party, the Nationals have produced a parade of giant political characters who have wielded major clout in Canberra.

Vernon Graham

Vernon Graham

National machinery and property writer

Former editor of The Land, former Fairfax Media Agricultural Editor

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