Barnaby Joyce enjoys a laugh with the residents of Bowen, in Queensland.
On the ‘wombat’ trail with Barnaby Joyce
The Nationals leader has been missing from national election coverage as he visited small towns to pursue the art of bush politics.
Joyce talks to the locals during a Proserpine RSL visit on March 22.
Joyce at a Beef Week announcement with Scott Morrison in Rockhampton on March 23.
Joyce visits AusProof, Gladstone, on April 7, during the week before the campaign.
Day 4 of election campaign: Joyce with a ‘wombat’ at Williamstown Airport on April 14.
Day 7: Joyce enjoys some family time at the Gladstone Fair on Easter Sunday, April 17.
Day 12: Joyce mixes with racegoers in Tamworth on April 22.
Day 12: Selfie time at the Tamworth races on April 22.
Day 14: Joyce at the Gladstone Bowling Club on April 24.
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