Victorian opposition leader pulls out of event headlined by Barnaby Joyce after premier accuses her of ‘cosying up’ to One Nation

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondentFebruary 2, 2026 at 09:52 AM

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Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson has withdrawn from the Across Victoria Alliance conference in Horsham, scheduled for February 9th. The decision follows accusations from the premier that Wilson was "cosying up" to One Nation, given that Barnaby Joyce was headlining the event. A spokesperson for the Victorian opposition cited an "unavoidable scheduling conflict" as the reason for Wilson's withdrawal. The Across Victoria Alliance conference was set to feature Wilson as a speaker before her cancellation. The event's focus and the specific nature of Joyce's involvement were not detailed in the provided information.

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Horsham ×250% Across Victoria Alliance ×260% Barnaby Joyce 70% One Nation 70% Victoria ×380% Jess Wilson ×290%

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