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David Littleproud Resigns As National Leaders After Saying He's 'Buggered
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On Tuesday afternoon at Parliament House in Canberra, David Littleproud resigned as National Party Leader after declaring he was "buggered" and had enough of his role since 2016 when first elected to parliament; while stepping down from the leadership position following a period marked by internal turmoil within both coalition parties.
Key Points
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1David Littleproud resigned as National Party Leader on March 10 at Parliament House after expressing that he was 'buggered' and had enough.
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2The former agriculture minister stated it is time to transition leadership, though plans for a successor were not finalized in the announcement.
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3Littleproud confirmed his resignation but pledged to remain an active member of parliament following news reports from multiple outlets.
Developments
Mar 10
"I'm buggered": David Littleproud resigns as National Party Leader
Feb 24, 23:59
Perspectives
David Littleproud resigned as National Leader at Parliament House on Tuesday after stating he was 'buggered' and had enough.
— [Mar 10, 04:53] Canberratimes.com.au"I'm buggered" - Nationals leader quits party's top job
— [Mar 10, 04:42], Perthnow.com.au
View from The Hill: David Littleproud quits as Nationals leader, declaring ‘I’m buggered’
Theconversation
5d ago
National Party of Australia: David Littleproud steps down as leader but stays on as MP
Nzherald.co.nz
5d ago