Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he will leave the Nationals.
“I will not be standing for New England again but will complete my term as promised at the last election,” Joyce said in a statement.
He also commented on his relationship with the leadership of the Nationals in Canberra, saying it has “unfortunately, like a sadness in some marriages, irreparably broken down.”
Joyce went on to highlight policy disagreements, stating, “More importantly our position in continuing to support Net Zero with the massive schism and hurt to my electorate, to small businesses, to the environment, to the poor, to the defence of Australia and creating hate between lifelong friends in my community makes continuing in the Nationals’ Party Room in Canberra under this policy untenable.”
“I will leave with the greatest of love for all and money in the electorate bank account,” he added.
Referring to the future, Joyce stated, “I am free to now consider all options as to what I do next,” suggesting he has not ruled out joining One Nation.
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Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has announced he will leave the Nationals.
“I will not be standing for New England again but will complete my term as promised at the last election,” Joyce said in a statement.
He also commented on his relationship with the leadership of the Nationals in Canberra, saying it has “unfortunately, like a sadness in some marriages, irreparably broken down.”
Joyce went on to highlight policy disagreements, stating, “More importantly our position in continuing to support Net Zero with the massive schism and hurt to my electorate, to small businesses, to the environment, to the poor, to the defence of Australia and creating hate between lifelong friends in my community makes continuing in the Nationals’ Party Room in Canberra under this policy untenable.”
“I will leave with the greatest of love for all and money in the electorate bank account,” he added.
Referring to the future, Joyce stated, “I am free to now consider all options as to what I do next,” suggesting he has not ruled out joining One Nation.
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