Three Nationals senators resign from frontbench after crossing the floor to oppose Labor’s hate speech bill

Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald breached shadow cabinet solidarity rules, challenging authority of Ley and Nationals leader David LittleproudFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThree Nationals senators have resigned from the frontbench after they crossed the floor to vote against Labor’s hate speech bill.Sussan Ley accepted the trio’s resignation on Wednesday, a day after Ross Cadell, Bridget Mckenzie and Susan McDonald voted against the Coalition’s position on the contentious legislation, a breach of shadow cabinet solidarity rules. Continue reading...