National Party of Australia - Victoria
National Party of Australia – Victoria | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | Peter Walsh |
| Deputy Leader | Steph Ryan |
| Youth wing | Young Nationals |
| Ideology | Conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
| Colours | Green and Yellow |
| Legislative Assembly |
8 / 88 |
| Legislative Council |
2 / 40 |
| VIC Seats in the House of Representatives |
2 / 37 |
| VIC Seats in the Senate |
1 / 12 |
| Website | |
| vic.nationals.org.au | |
The National Party of Australia – Victoria is a political party in Victoria, which forms the state branch of the federal Nationals. Traditionally representing graziers, farmers and rural voters generally. The Victorian Farmer's Union formed in 1914 was the precursor to the Victorian Country Party, later the Nationals. The party, commonly referred to as "The Nationals," has generally been the minor party in a centre-right Coalition with the Liberal Party in government. In Opposition it has worked in formal Coalition or separately, but generally in co-operation with the Liberal Party and its predecessor, the United Australia Party. During periods of conservative government, the leader also serves as Deputy Premier of Victoria.
Leaders of the Victorian National Party
This is a list of the Leaders of the National Party of Australia in Victoria.
| Party Leader | Start of Term | End of Term | Premier | Deputy Premier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Allan | 1917 | 1933 | 1924 -1927 | |
| Murray Bourchier | 1933 | 1935 | ||
| Sir Albert Dunstan | 1935 | 1945 | 1935 -1943,1943 -1945 | 1932 |
| Sir John McDonald | 1945 | 1955 | 1950 - 1952, 1952 | 1947 - 1948 |
| Sir Herbert Hyland | 1955 | 1964 | ||
| George Moss | 1964 | 1970 | ||
| Peter Ross-Edwards | 1970 | 1988 | ||
| Pat McNamara | 1988 | 1999 | 1992 - 1999 | |
| Peter Ryan | 1999 | 2014 | 2010 - 2014 | |
| Peter Walsh | 3 December 2014 | incumbent |
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