Canavan quits in National leadership spill

The resources sector has thanked Matt Canavan for his contribution to the industry, after he quit as federal Resources Minister to support Barnaby Joyce’s challenge for leadership of the National Party.

The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) on Tuesday thanked Canavan for his services to the minerals industry, with CEO Tania Constable saying that he delivered untiring and passionate support for Australia’s minerals companies and workforce and regional communities as a Cabinet Minister in the federal government.