Vikki Campion’s father pleased she and Barnaby Joyce are expecting second child
He famously told Barnaby Joyce to “give yourself an uppercut” when he found out his daughter Vikki Campion was pregnant to the former deputy PM. Here’s what Vikki’s dad has to say about the couple expecting a second child.
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THE grandfather of Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion’s second child says he is pleased the former deputy prime minister has ignored Malcolm Turnbull’s “bonk ban.”
Ms Campion’s Tolga-based father, Peter Campion, has confirmed to the Cairns Post that his daughter is expecting her second son to Mr Joyce.
The former firefighter said he and his wife, Tracey, were delighted with the news.
“Australia needs more strong, patriotic, young men,” Mr Campion said.
“Vikki shared the news of the pregnancy with us in the very early weeks.
“She had to – Tracey’s lengthy career in early childhood education means she can spot signs of pregnancy a mile off.”
It is understood the baby boy is due in June and will be named Thomas, after Mr Joyce’s grandfather.
Mr Campion said he was particularly pleased to learn Mr Joyce – whom he has nicknamed “Baarnyard” and “Baany” – had ignored former prime minister Turnbull’s infamous “bonk ban”, which was announced early last year.
Mr Joyce resigned as deputy prime minister and Nationals leader last February after revelations surfaced of his affair with Ms Campion, his former media adviser.
The couple already have a baby son, Sebastian, and Mr Joyce has four daughters from his marriage with now estranged wife Natalie.
In the wake of the scandal, Mr Turnbull banned sex between ministers and their staff.
“I was particularly pleased to learn Baanyard had ignored ex-PM what’s-his-name’s bizarre bonking ban,” Mr Campion said.
“It’s just weird when 1960s swingers get all puritanical in their dotage.
“The ban on employing wives as staff is dreadfully anti-women.
“A pollie’s partner with excellent skills plus exceptional loyalty seems a very logical pick and a win-win for all involved, including voters.”
He said his wife had travelled to northern NSW to visit his daughter, Mr Joyce, and Sebastian several times, reporting that “people adore them”.
“Baany is an absolute legend to his voters.” he said.
“Politically speaking, Baany is still the best leader the Nats have.”
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