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. | 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. |