Sky News Australia | National Party elders' bid to ease Ian Macfarlane defection anger The Australian Former Nationals leaders are calling for calm over the defection of former minister Ian Macfarlane amid an escalating effort to use a party meeting on Monday to stop him quitting the Liberals. Senior figures, including John Anderson and Mark Vaile, are ... Ian Macfarlane's defection from Liberals to Nationals risks Coalition harmony Leaked talking points admit Liberal defector Macfarlane 'disappointed not to ... Libs could snatch defeat from jaws of victory |