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Joe Kelly is The Australian’s Washington correspondent, covering news and politics from the US capital. He is an experienced political reporter, having previously been the masthead’s National Affairs Editor and Canberra bureau chief, having joined the parliamentary press gallery in 2010.

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18/2/2018: After the afternoon dance in the Long Flat town hall, L-R Lyn Cammack (a swinging voter) , Vic Finch and Judy Dwyer (both long term National party voters), talk about their feelings about the Barnaby Joyce affair issue, about 10km south of Gympie, QLD. Long Flat is in the centre of the historically very conservative seat of Wide Bay. Lyndon Mechielsen/The Australian

Nats turn on one of their own

It saddens lifelong Nationals voter Judy Dwyer to say it, but it’s time for Barnaby Joyce to quit as Deputy Prime Minister.

Joe Kelly and Sarah Elks

National Affairs

(FILES) This file photo taken on July 5, 2016 shows Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce (R) looking at Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (L) during a press conference in Sydney. Australia's scandal-hit deputy prime minister will take leave next week, it was announced on February 15, 2018, avoiding him assuming the role of acting leader while Malcolm Turnbull is in the US. / AFP PHOTO / William WEST

Nats circle besieged Barnaby

Senior Nationals are believed to be war-gaming a challenge to their leader, who has so far resisted any attempt to go quietly.

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National Affairs

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Gary Ramage

Civil war engulfs Coalition

The relationship between Malcolm Turnbull and Barnaby Joyce is considered by colleagues to be beyond repair.

Joe Kelly and Simon Benson

National Affairs

Scott Bucholz pats Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce on the shoulder during a vote on a censure motion brought on by Labor to censure the Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, in the House of Representatives Chamber at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Joyce affair: MPs face sex ban

Malcolm Turnbull has launched an extraordinary assault on Barnaby Joyce, calling on him to ‘consider his own position’.

Joe Kelly, Geoff Chambers and Dennis Shanahan

National Affairs

Quality Hotel Powerhouse Armidale. The hotel is owned by Tamworth businessman Greg Maguire. Supplied

Big outlay at Joyce mate’s hotel

Barnaby Joyce has faced new questions over government payments of more than $5000 to a hotel owned by a close friend.

Joe Kelly and RICK MORTON

National Affairs

PM Malcolm Turnbull and Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce in Question Time in the House of Representatives Chamber, at Parliament House in Canberra.

Saving private Barnaby

Barnaby Joyce has been granted a temporary leadership reprieve after colleagues agreed to ‘let the dust settle’.

Joe Kelly and Dennis Shanahan

National Affairs

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Staffer’s pay still on public purse

Vikki Campion has been drawing a government pay packet over the past two months.

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PM Malcolm Turnbull and Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce in Question Time in the House of Representatives Chamber, at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Nats leader told to ‘fix your mess’

John Anderson has called on Barnaby Joyce to take “direct responsibility’’ for resolving the political damage over his affair.

Joe Kelly, Dennis Shanahan and Simon Benson

National Affairs

Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Barnaby Joyce addresses the media outside the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. (AAP Image/Daniel Munoz) NO ARCHIVING

Joyce’s hold on power ‘at risk’

National MPs are turning on Barnaby Joyce, amid concerns the party will lose conservative voters over his personal life.

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CEO of BHP Andrew Mackenzie at their Melbourne HQ.

‘Cut tax and see wages grow’

BHP boss Andrew Mackenzie has joined other CEOs in calling on the Senate to pass the company tax cuts.

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