Barnaby Joyce
Political Sketch
Parliament House
The sooks of parliament revive an old playground sneer
The would-be bruisers of federal parliament turn to that old taunt of schoolkids: “sook”. And manage to consign it to the unparliamentary language bin.
- by Tony Wright
Latest
Anthony Albanese calls for Barnaby Joyce to be sacked after comments likening ballot papers to bullets
The Nationals MP apologised for the comments earlier on Monday.
- by Stephanie Peatling
Barnaby Joyce has a new hat sponsor in Gina Rinehart
Australia’s richest person gifted the former deputy prime minister a new hat. The price will shock you.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Opinion
Alcohol
Barnaby’s booze ban? I’m thirsty for the details
As iron-cast as Barnaby Joyce’s willpower obviously is, those of us playing along at home were hoping for … something more.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
Exclusive
Political leadership
Barnaby Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night he barely remembers
Colleagues say the firebrand has never been sharper having lost 15 kilograms, partly through runs around Canberra’s northern suburbs and playing touch footy.
- by Paul Sakkal
The politicians who skipped question time to fawn over Tucker Carlson
The conspiracy-peddling favourite of the global Trumpian right visited Australia’s corridors of power. But tour promoter Clive Palmer was nowhere to be seen.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Tucker Carlson’s message for his Australian faithful
Vaccine companies, woke corporations, and non-MAGA conservatives were Carlson’s targets at an event in Canberra attended by MPs including Barnaby Joyce, Matt Canavan and Alex Antic.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Political leadership
‘Charlatan’? Aussie politicians are #%!* when it comes to insults
Given the predicament our nation is in, it would be reassuring to know our leaders were at the top of their game. Judging by the quality of their insults, we’re in deep trouble.
- by Michelle Cazzulino
Tingle was only stating the obvious about racism in Australia
Deliberate and casual remarks and opinions that denigrate Indigenous Australians and immigrants abound. It is concerning to note that racist views are often aired with confidence and a presumption that one will agree with, and certainly not challenge, such hurtful bigotry and prejudice.
ABC’s Laura Tingle under fire after ‘racist country’ comments
ABC’s 7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle has come under fire for comments she made criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
- by Helen Pitt
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