Littleproud, who has led the Nationals for four years, announced his decision after Question Time on Tuesday, describing himself as “buggered” and saying he no longer had the energy to continue as leader.

“Fiji’s strength lies in its diversity,” he said, pointing to the country’s multiethnic population, including iTaukei, Rotumans, Indo-Fijians, Banabans, Chinese, Pacific Islanders, and other residents.

He confirmed he will remain in Parliament as the Member for Maranoa, saying he still loves representing his electorate

Senator Hanson called for dedicated funding for deportations and visa cancellations, insisting the current system allows dangerous individuals to remain in the community because the government “doesn’t take deporting unwanted people seriously.”

“There are around 115,000 Australians in the Middle East, including approximately 24,000 in the United Arab Emirates.

The Prime Minister said the offer of assistance remained open to any remaining players who sought it.

Victorian Opposition Leader Jess Wilson also called on the government to confirm that no taxpayer funds had been used to purchase followers.

A Corrective Services NSW spokesperson said all correctional officers undertake compulsory training to mitigate the risk of radicalisation within prisons

The charges stemmed from the 2020 local election, when investigators found 41 completed mail-in ballots at Khan’s home.

Officials also pointed to major investment links already in place, with Canadian pension funds said to have invested about $100 billion in India.