Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has formally been given the nod to run again in the seat of Riverina.
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Mr McCormack was chosen to be The Nationals’ candidate at the next federal election at the party’s preselection meeting on Sunday.
Elected to Parliament in 2010, Mr McCormack was elected leader of The Nationals, and became Deputy Prime Minister as a result, after the resignation of Barnaby Joyce in February.
Chairman of the Riverina electorate council of The Nationals Barney Hyams said Mr McCormack has been doing an outstanding job representing the constituents of the Riverina and central west.
“Michael is a man of great integrity and has always been proactive in helping the farming community,” Mr Hyams said.
“He has been doing a sterling job as the Member for Riverina and Deputy Prime Minister.”
Mr McCormack said it is a great privilege to be Member for Riverina.
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