Senior Nationals MPs have leapt to the defence of deputy leader Perin Davey, after she admitted to drinking at a function in Parliament House before slurring her words during a Senate hearing. The Nationals’ whip Mark Coulton and former party leader Michael McCormack both defended Davey and the hosting of the party’s regular staff drinks, just days after former party leader Barnaby Joyce was filmed slurring his words after a night out in which he mixed alcohol and medication.
Senior Nationals MPs have defended deputy leader Perin Davey after she admitted to drinking at a function in Parliament House before slurring her words during a Senate hearing. The Nationals' whip Mark Coulton and former party leader Michael McCormack both supported Davey and the regular staff drinks hosted by the party. This comes just days after former party leader Barnaby Joyce was filmed slurring his words after mixing alcohol and medication.
Coulton stated that the party would continue to hold staff drinks, as it is a way for staff to catch up and stay connected
Senior Nationals Mps Defence Deputy Leader Perin Davey Drinking Parliament House Slurring Senate Hearing Nationals Whip Mark Coulton Former Party Leader Michael Mccormack Staff Drinks Barnaby Joyce Alcohol Medication
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