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Here’s a concise rundown of what the passage covers:
Key events
- Barnaby Joyce → One Nation: Former deputy prime minister and Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce announced he’s joining Pauline Hanson’s one Nation party.He framed the move as a “philosophical” alignment with conservative values and said he isn’t embarrassed about being a conservative.
- Joint interview: Joyce made the declaration in a joint radio interview with Hanson on a local station in his New England electorate (Tamworth).
- Background: The defection had been rumored for weeks after a falling‑out with Nationals leader David Littleproud, who had removed Joyce from the frontbench during the 2025 election campaign.
- Political impact: Hanson claimed Joyce’s switch helped push the Liberals and Nationals to abandon their net‑zero emissions target. Joyce suggested his experience will strengthen One Nation’s ability to hold Labor and the opposition to account.
- Electoral strength: Joyce retains a strong personal vote in New England (a 1.85 % swing in the May 2025 election,boosting his margin to 17 %).
- Reactions:
- David Littleproud: Called Joyce’s move “disappointing,” describing One Nation as a “party of protest.”
- Denis hazelwood (retired grazier, longtime Nationals member): Expressed surprise, saying he didn’t think Joyce would join a party he views as “extreme.”
- Hanson’s outlook: She said she’s proud to have recruited Joyce and wants to “form the right team” around her to push forward with the party’s agenda.
Why it matters
- Parliamentary arithmetic: Joyce’s departure reduces the Nationals’ numbers in the House and potentially gives One Nation an extra high‑profile MP, which could affect coalition dynamics and legislative negotiations.
- Policy signalling: Joyce’s claim that Hanson drove the Liberals/Nationals away from net‑zero targets signals a possible shift toward more climate‑skeptical policies within the broader right‑wing bloc.
- Electoral calculations: Joyce’s strong personal vote suggests One Nation could benefit from his local popularity, especially in regional New England, a historically safe Nationals seat.
what you might want to know next
- Implications for the upcoming federal election: How could Joyce’s switch influence the Nationals’ chances in New England and the overall coalition’s standing?
- Policy outlook: What specific policy changes might One Nation pursue now that it has a senior former deputy‑prime‑minister on board?
- Past context: How common are defections of senior MPs to minor parties in Australian politics, and what have been the typical outcomes?
Let me know if you’d like a deeper dive into any of those angles, a full‑length summary, an analysis of the possible parliamentary impact, or anything else!
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