Former Nationals president says ‘recycling’ Barnaby Joyce may lead to more women leaving party

Exclusive: Christine Ferguson raises concerns about the party ‘losing its way’ and calls on young women to speak up about their bad experiences

A former federal president of the Nationals, Christine Ferguson, has issued a call to arms to young women in the party, saying they need to speak up about their bad experiences to drive cultural change, while also criticising the party for losing touch with its grassroots members.

Ferguson, a widely respected figure in the party who has served as both federal and New South Wales president, also raised concern that the Nationals were not doing enough to foster young talent, saying she was worried the party was not always choosing its “brightest and best” for public office.

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