The man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
January 29, 2026
12 min
1801
Full
1,886 of 2,041
Episode 1801 · January 29, 2026
The man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
0:00 / 12:22
Search the Record
Moment search isn’t open for this episode yet
When it opens, you’ll be able to type any phrase and jump straight to the second it was said.
The Messy Conservatives Episodes Around January 29, 2026
Episode 1,886 of 2,041 — walk the feed in the order it was published.
12:22This episodeThe man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
Summary
<p>Colin Boyce is a Nationals MP from Central Queensland. He represents a huge swathe of land stretching from Bundaberg to Rockhampton – and as he’s travelled around his electorate, he’s been confronted by the looming threat of One Nation.</p> <p>Colin is so dismayed about the split of the Coalition, he’s challenging David Littleproud for the leadership of the Nationals on Monday. He says it’s a last-ditch effort to “save the National Party from its own self-destruction”.</p> <p>Today, Colin Boyce, on why he’s challenging his own leader, the inside story of the Nationals’ split from the Coalition, and how One Nation is reshaping the party’s future. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Nationals MP Colin Boyce</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>AAP Image/Dominic Giannini</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Episode details and artwork are published by the show’s own feed. Sentinel plays short cited excerpts and links every episode back to its publisher.