Coulton: Michael McCormack won’t try to ‘out-Barnaby Barnaby’

Colin Bettles
Updated February 28 2018 - 1:40pm, first published 11:43am
Nationals leader Michael McCormack (far left) and party deputy-leader Bridget McKenzie addressing the media, after he was appointed on Monday, in Canberra.
Nationals leader Michael McCormack (far left) and party deputy-leader Bridget McKenzie addressing the media, after he was appointed on Monday, in Canberra.

NEW Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Michael McCormack won’t try to “out-Barnaby Barnaby” but he’ll be a strong leader with his own unique character, says colleague Mark Coulton.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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