Australian news live: Joyce claims he’s added to ‘acceptability’ of One Nation; economists warn rates hike likely ‘not one and done’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 14 min read 100% complete by Krishani DhanjiFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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The article covers several Australian news events. Barnaby Joyce claims his defection to One Nation has increased the party's support and acceptability. He believes his presence gives voters "licence" to publicly support the party. Economists are warning that the recent Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate hike is likely the first of multiple increases. Other news includes the Victorian government's announcement of free ADHD top-up scripts, the Nationals party leader stating they are not a "faction" of the Liberal party, and a report indicating a four-fold increase in battery installs due to a federal subsidy. Additionally, Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah is scheduled to appear at the "Not Writers' Week" festival in Adelaide.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Louise Adler 30% Randa Abdel-Fattah 30% Adelaide 30% Labor 35% New England 35% House of Representatives ×240% Nationals ×240% Liberal Party ×250% Phil Thompson ×260% One Nation ×785% Barnaby Joyce ×890%

Keywords

one nation 90% barnaby joyce 80% australian politics 70% political defection 70% interest rates 60% rba rate hike 60% economic policy 50% antisemitism laws 40%

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Neutral

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The Guardian - World News

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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Classification Confidence

90%

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New England

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