Visit our website: www.nationals.org.au The National Party of Australia is the third biggest political party in Australia. Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Councillor Trevor Hicks has been elected as The Nationals’ candidate in the Eden-Monaro by-election. News 22 May, 2020. Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of The Nationals Michael… Read more. $1.8 billion boost for local government. The National Party represents the interests of people who live in rural areas, that is, not in big cities. It was first called the Country Party when it started in 1920 and then became the National Country Party in 1975.In 1982 it became the National Party.. Our priorities are building stronger regional economies and secure communities, delivering opportunity and prosperity for all regional Australians, and ensuring a sustainable environment. The National Party represents the interests of people who live in rural areas, that is, not in big cities. The National Party of Australia – Queensland, commonly known as The Nationals Queensland, was the Queensland state branch of the National Party of Australia until 2008. National Party of Australia, Canberra, ACT. We believe the future of regional Australia is critical to the future of our nation. The National Party of Australia is the third biggest political party in Australia. It was first called the Country Party when it started in 1920 and then became the National Country Party in 1975.In 1982 it became the National Party.. Prior to 1974, it was known as the Country Party.. 18K likes.