Barnaby Joyce

Barnaby Joyce is a former leader of the Nationals party and a former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia. He is currently making headlines due to his recent defection from the Nationals to One Nation, a right-wing political party led by Pauline Hanson. This move has significantly impacted the political landscape, with One Nation experiencing a surge in support, reaching its highest-ever primary vote in a recent poll. Joyce's defection is seen as bolstering One Nation's position, particularly in the upcoming Senate race in New South Wales. His actions have prompted concerns within the Liberal party about becoming perceived as "One Nation lite." Furthermore, Joyce's use of a private jet owned by Gina Rinehart, alongside Pauline Hanson, to visit flood-affected areas has also drawn attention. His move has also caused a Victorian opposition leader to pull out of an event he was headlining.