Warren Truss resignation set to spark power games in Nationals, while Andrew Robb also set to quit

By Mark Kenny, James Massola
Updated February 11 2016 - 2:08am, first published 1:33am
Nationals Leader Warren Truss may bring forward an announcement on his future to Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Nationals Leader Warren Truss may bring forward an announcement on his future to Thursday. Photo: Andrew Meares
Tensions between Mr Truss and Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce, the heir-apparent, have been cited as the reason for the delay in the Nationals leader's announcement. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Tensions between Mr Truss and Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce, the heir-apparent, have been cited as the reason for the delay in the Nationals leader's announcement. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Insiders say suggestions Riverina MP Michael McCormack was a contender for the role of leader were a combination of wishful thinking and mischief-making. Photo: Andrew Meares
Insiders say suggestions Riverina MP Michael McCormack was a contender for the role of leader were a combination of wishful thinking and mischief-making. Photo: Andrew Meares
A source close to Andrew Robb confirmed the Trade Minister will resign. Photo: Fiona Goodall
A source close to Andrew Robb confirmed the Trade Minister will resign. Photo: Fiona Goodall

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