What We Stand For

As the official youth branch of the federal National Party of Australia, we believe in the fundamental principle that a prosperous and sustainable future for Australia cannot be achieved without productive, sustainable, strong and prosperous regional communities.

We believe that regional industries such as agriculture and mining are essential to Australia’s future, and the communities, workers and families that support and underpin those industries must be protected, empowered, and represented throughout our nation’s democratic institutions.

In our capacity as the youth branch of the Party, we have an essential role in ensuring that Party leadership and policies reflect the needs, aspirations and priorities of young people living in regional Australia. In this manner, Young Nationals often find themselves having a tangible impact on party policy, which in turn influences the direction of our country.

Nationals Core Values

The Nationals’ core values are a belief in:

  • Strong representation of our local communities and the delivery of positive outcomes on the issues that affect their lives and lifestyles;

  • Security for our communities and their families, through the preservation of decent health, safety, social and economic welfare standards;

  • Individual achievement, the importance of free choice and a fair go, reward for private enterprise and the need for equity investment and wealth generation.

The Nationals are local champions who join to form a national team, to deliver for their communities, regional Australia and the nation.