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Election 2019: Who is Michael McCormack?

Michael McCormack at a truck technology announcement in Melbourne in 2018

Michael McCormack at a truck technology announcement in Melbourne in 2018 Source: AAP

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Michael McCormack took over as leader of the Nationals following the sex scandal that saw former leader Barnaby Joyce step down, but some say he has found it difficult to step out of his predecessor’s shadow.

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