| − | The party was formally launched in [[1913]] in [[Western Australia]], and grew into a federal party in the 1920s with the addition of various state-based parties. | + | The party was formally launched in [[1913]] in [[Western Australia]], and grew into a federal party in the 1920s with the addition of various state-based minor parties. |
| − | The main traditionally base is among rural voters, and it was originally called the '''Country Party'''. It adopted the name '''National Country Party''' in 1975 and changed to '''National Party of Australia''' in 1982. From 2003 the name '''The Nationals''' was used for campaigning purposes, in line with common usage, although the legal name was unchanged. | + | The main traditional base is among rural voters, and it was originally called the '''Country Party'''. It adopted the name '''National Country Party''' in 1975, and changed to '''National Party of Australia''' in 1982. From 2003 the name '''The Nationals''' was used for campaigning purposes, in line with common usage, although the legal name was unchanged. |