In story headline: Leader of The Nationals, The Hon. David Littleproud MP announced his shadow ministry team.

Among the appointments if the announcement that Member-elect for Parkes, Jamie Chaffey will handle the dual roles of Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources. 

“The Parkes electorate is made up of diverse economies across 20 local government areas, and the Unincorporated Far West Area, with two of the major economic drivers being the agricultural and resources sectors,” Mr Chaffey said.

“As the newly elected Member for Parkes, my duty will always be to serve the people of the Parkes electorate, and in this new role I will have a greater capacity to advocate on their behalf and hold the Labor Government accountable.”  

“Under the leadership of The National Party, we held all of our Lower House seats at the recent election. 

“It is my belief that our values, and focus on regional Australia, combined with our strong policies, will give strength to our Coalition partners to enable a Coalition Government to come to power at the next election," Mr Chaffey said.