In short:

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has said he will not recontest his lower house seat of New England at the next federal election, saying his relationship with the current leadership has “irreparably broken down”.

Greens Senator for Tasmania Peter Whish-Wilson has also said he will not seek pre-selection for the next election.

What’s next?

Mr Joyce is considering his next step, which does not rule out a move to One Nation.