There are currently 8 Nationals MPs in Australia’s federal House of Representatives.

Quick Scoop: Nationals in Federal Parliament

Right now, The Nationals hold 8 seats in the House of Representatives, sitting as part of the federal opposition alongside the Liberal Party and the LNP of Queensland. The House currently has 150 members in total, so the Nationals make up a small but still influential share of the lower house.

Where those numbers sit in context

  • Government: 94 Labor MPs form the majority.
  • Opposition: 42 members – 18 Liberal, 16 LNP (Queensland), 8 Nationals.
  • Others: 4 minor‑party MPs and 10 independents sit on the crossbench.

As at 9 January 2026, the Parliamentary Education Office lists The Nationals with 8 members in the House of Representatives.

Nationals in the wider parliament

This figure of 8 refers to the House of Representatives only, which is where government is formed and most day‑to‑day political contest plays out. The overall shape of the chamber reflects the post‑2025 election landscape, with Labor retaining a clear majority and the Nationals operating as a smaller regional-focused partner in the broader Coalition opposition.

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