Matt Canavan isn’t above creating headlines himself – he attended Melissa McIntosh’s rival Christmas drink event for Coalition colleagues, which was held at the same time Sussan Ley was hosting drinks for the media (so she couldn’t attend). About 40 Coalition MPs visited McIntosh’s shindig, including Canavan who says it was all very festive.

The Nationals have also held their stand alone Christmas party, which had an 80s theme, which fits really, because that was maybe the highpoint of the Nationals popularity.

Canavan told the Nine network there was a “strict” no photos rule, but he dressed as Maverick from Top Gun (because of course he did)

There were a few gooses, actually, last night with the 80s team. And and you’ve lost that loving feeling was was was was a really, really good. We hit we hit the high notes.