Barnaby Joyce has finally found his real home
Barnaby Joyce’s decision to quit the Nationals comes after months of speculation – and a highly publicised steak dinner cooked by Pauline Hanson. But what are the real ramifications if Joyce joined One Nation?
When we heard that Barnaby Joyce was quitting the Nationals, we knew we’d cover it with our friend in Canberra, Amy Remeikis.
But the more we talked about it, there was someone else we needed to hear from too. Joyce’s old sparring partner and the former member for New England, Tony Windsor, was loading cattle when we called.
And he said the expected move to One Nation makes perfect sense.
Joyce’s decision to quit the Nationals comes after months of speculation – and very public declarations of admiration from Pauline Hanson in the media. It all culminated in a wagyu steak dinner cooked on a sandwich press in Hanson’s Parliament House office earlier this week.
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So, is Joyce trading another shot at power for a dose of publicity? Or, if he joins One Nation, will he be part of a new conservative force that will reshape the country?
Today, contributing editor for The New Daily Amy Remeikis on the ramifications of Joyce bailing on the Nationals.
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Guests: Contributing editor for The New Daily Amy Remeikis and former member for New England Tony Windsor
