In the latest twist in a political saga that now bores much of the New England, Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he will join One Nation, triggering further staff departures and deepening disquiet among voters.
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Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
No animosity: Littleproud leaves the door open for Joyce to return to Nationals
National Party Leader David Littleproud Nationals leader David Littleproud says he holds “no animosity” towards Barnaby Joyce and is leaving the door open for the New England MP to return to the party.
Posted inLocal News, New England Electorate
Not surprised: muted reaction to Barnaby quitting the Nationals
Political operatives around the region are not surprised, and are not changing any of their campaign plans, in response to the news that the Member for New England Barnaby Joyce is now an Independent.
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate, Tamworth
‘No throwing plates around the kitchen’ – Barnaby Joyce plans peaceful political exit
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce says his decision to step away from politics in the New England at the next federal election was about finishing on his own terms.
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“Going well? It wasn’t”: Joyce confirms he has not joined One Nation
Joyce has made his first public comments since the weekend’s email to members, saying he has not joined One Nation and urging all to ‘take it down a step’
Posted inFederal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce will not contest next federal election
In a message sent to party members on Saturday morning, Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has revealed that he will not contest the seat of New England at the next federal election
Posted inEnergy, Environment, Federal Politics, New England Electorate
Joyce and McCormack rattle party over Net Zero
Two aggrieved former Nationals leaders are using their opposition to a net zero emissions target to put pressure on their leader to scrap the party’s policy.
Posted inEnvironment, Federal Politics, Local News, New England Electorate
Joyce concedes Net Zero stance is just politics as new parliament begins
Member for New England Barnaby Joyce has admitted that his position on net zero is more about drawing political dividing lines than policy conviction.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy, Local News, New England Electorate
More of Joyce’s “truth” on Net Zero after demotion to the back bench
Barnaby Joyce is upbeat and back at work, focused on fighting Net Zero after being dumped from the shadow ministry.
Posted inArmidale, Federal Politics, New England Electorate
Joyce formally declared winner in New England
Barnaby Joyce has been officially declared the winner of New England on the day he also lost his front bench position.