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Politics live news Australia: Barnaby Joyce avoided resources showdown with Scott Morrison

Barnaby Joyce says he found out 'obliquely and over a period of time' Scott Morrison took the resources portfolio but did not agitate amid concerns the Nationals would lose the role.

Jess Malcolm, Elena Couper and Angelica Snowden
Barnaby Joyce appears on the ABC's Insiders. Picture: ABC
Barnaby Joyce appears on the ABC's Insiders. Picture: ABC
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6:17AMAugust 21, 2022.
Updated 4:22PMAugust 21, 2022

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