Federal election 2016: The intriguing 2016 election in the bush

Colin Bettles
Updated July 2 2016 - 5:04pm, first published 3:45pm
Barnaby Joyce has cast his vote at Woolbrook Public School - his old stomping ground. Pic: Gareth Gardner
Barnaby Joyce has cast his vote at Woolbrook Public School - his old stomping ground. Pic: Gareth Gardner

NATIONAL Party leader Barnaby Joyce’s New England electorate will headline a host of rural seats throughout the nation creating intrigue and anxiety about the final outcome of the 2016 federal election.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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