The man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
Jan 30, 2026 •
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.
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”.
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.
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The man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
1801 • Jan 30, 2026
The man behind the Nationals’ leadership spill
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.
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”.
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.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Nationals MP Colin Boyce
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