Nationals conference descends into bitter backroom brawl

By Adam Gartrell
Updated September 12 2015 - 10:08pm, first published 4:33pm
Former MP Larry Anthony listens to debate at the Nationals federal conference in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Former MP Larry Anthony listens to debate at the Nationals federal conference in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce reacts as Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss speaks about the dogs, Pistol and Boo. Amber Heard, wife of Johnny Depp, has been charged with illegally importing the dogs into Australia. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce reacts as Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss speaks about the dogs, Pistol and Boo. Amber Heard, wife of Johnny Depp, has been charged with illegally importing the dogs into Australia. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce at the Nationals federal conference in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce at the Nationals federal conference in Canberra on Saturday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

The Nationals have descended into a bitter brawl over the party's federal presidency, with its annual conference marred by infighting and confusion.

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