Barnaby Joyce Eyes Potential Move to One Nation
In a dramatic turn for Australian politics, regional heavyweight Barnaby Joyce has announced his resignation from the National Party.
He will not contest his New England seat at the next election, renewing speculation that he may align with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
“We have had an irreparable breakdown in relations” with party leadership, Joyce said, likening the rift to a “broken marriage.”
Though he will complete his current term as an independent, Joyce said he is now “free to consider all options” in the post-election landscape.
This phrasing is viewed by many as a signal that he is weighing a switch to One Nation, amid long-running tensions within the Nationals and growing frustration over the party’s support for net zero emissions targets.
Author's summary: Barnaby Joyce resigns from National Party.