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Barnaby Joyce Criticizes One Nation's Policies on Today Show
WHY IT MATTERS
Joyce's remarks highlight growing tensions between major parties and fringe groups, potentially influencing upcoming policy debates and public perception of political accountability.
What happened
Barnaby Joyce took to the Today show to denounce what he called Labor’s “copy‑and‑paste” of One Nation’s policy proposals, including measures to block families of international students and curb visa hopping. He slammed the late cancellation of a press‑club appearance by a senior figure, calling it “the greatest no‑show since Amelia Earhart.”
Joyce said he would watch Jim Chalmers closely as he explains the new budget. He recalled standing on polling booths with colleagues such as Sally Sitou, noting that she was surrounded by men who physically prevented her from speaking to voters.
Joyce accused right‑wing figures of covertly funding disruptions, calling such tactics immoral and possibly illegal.
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