2020 National Party of Australia leadership spill

A leadership spill for the federal leadership of the National Party of Australia was held on 4 February 2020, and was called by the Member for Wide Bay, Llew O'Brien.

2020 National Party of Australia
leadership spill
4 February 2020
Leadership election
 
Candidate Michael McCormack Barnaby Joyce
Caucus vote ≥11 <11
Seat Riverina (NSW) New England (NSW)
Leader before election

Michael McCormack

 Elected Leader

Michael McCormack

Deputy leadership election
 
Candidate David Littleproud David Gillespie Keith Pitt
Caucus vote ≥11 <11 <11
Seat Maranoa (QLD) Lyne (NSW) Hinkler (QLD)
Deputy Leader before election

Bridget McKenzie

 Elected Deputy Leader

David Littleproud

The spill was called amid reports that former Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce was considering a challenge against the incumbent, Michael McCormack. Following the spill in the regularly scheduled party room meeting, McCormack retained his position as leader. Some National MPs claimed the vote was as close as 11 to 10, however others say it was closer to 16-5.

A ballot for the deputy leadership was also held following Bridget McKenzie's resignation following the 2018–20 "Sports rorts" affair. It was won by David Littleproud.

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