‘Sit down!’: Australian MP yells at dog then snaps at presenter in live interview

During a live interview on ABC's 7.30 program, Australian politician Barnaby Joyce, defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's European trip, yelled "Sit down!" at his dog. The incident occurred when host Sarah Ferguson questioned Joyce about his defection to One Nation and its association with intolerance. Joyce attributed his outburst to his dog, Stella, barking incessantly. He later apologized for the interruption, and Ferguson asked him to continue answering the question, to which Joyce responded, "Don't be rude." This event overshadowed Joyce's defense of Hanson's controversial "working holiday" and her comments. Joyce has a history of viral moments, including a past dog-related incident involving Johnny Depp's pets.

Australian politician Barnaby Joyce, a former deputy prime minister and member of the One Nation party, interrupted a live interview on ABC on Monday night to yell "Sit down!" at a dog. The dog had apparently begun to "bail up," causing the interruption. Joyce apologized to journalist Sarah Ferguson for the dog's behavior. Ferguson, who was interviewing Joyce about his party leader Pauline Hanson's meeting with Tommy Robinson, instructed him to ignore the dog and continue answering her questions.

One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was questioned during a "7.30" interview regarding Pauline Hanson's podcast appearance with far-right activist Tommy Robinson. The article also reports that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Anthony Burnham on his appointment as the new UK Prime Minister. Albanese emphasized the strong alliance between Australia and the United Kingdom, highlighting shared values and deep connections between their populations. The interview with Joyce appears to have been a significant event, with the article noting he was "dogged by questions."