Environment laws are biggest test of parliament since Albanese's win
By Patricia Karvelas
The Coalition goes into the sitting fortnight managing grievance and division. Labor carries the weight of needing to prove it can manage the parliament. It is not hard to work out who you would prefer to be this week.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-27/environment-laws-coalition-division-joyce/105935474
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Environment laws are biggest test of parliament since Albanese's win
The Coalition goes into the sitting fortnight managing grievance and division. Labor carries the weight of needing to prove it can manage the parliament. It is not hard to work out who you would prefer to be this week.
From Pistol and Boo to leaked texts, Joyce has always run his own race
By Rudi Maxwell
Threatening to euthanase Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's dogs, repeatedly calling out "caaarp" in parliament, that notorious moment on a Canberra footpath, Barnaby Joyce's career has had plenty of colour and movement.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-24/barnaby-joyce-from-threatening-to-euthanase-johnny-depp-dogs/105908978
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From insulting prime ministers to picking fights with celebrities, Barnaby Joyce has never been afraid to carpe diem
Threatening to euthanase Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's dogs, repeatedly calling out "caaarp" in parliament, that notorious moment on a Canberra footpath, Barnaby Joyce's career has had plenty of colour and movement.
'Good on him': Barnaby Joyce voters unfazed by One Nation flirtation
By Peter Sanders and Brigitte Murphy
Support for the politician remains strong in his electorate despite his apparent flirtation with One Nation, a party enjoying a surge in popularity in the seat of New England.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-20/barnaby-joyce-future-uncertain-as-new-england-voters-react/105910950
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New England voters divided by Barnaby Joyce's flirtation with One Nation
Support for the politician remains strong in his electorate despite his apparent flirtation with One Nation, a party enjoying a surge in popularity in the seat of New England.
Nationals do not fear 'contagion' effect if Barnaby Joyce defects to One Nation
Nationals MPs do not expect others would follow Barnaby Joyce if he defects to One Nation.
Nationals leader wants Barnaby Joyce to 'stay', amid rumour of One Nation defection
By Jake Evans
Announcing he would not re-contest his seat of New England for the Nationals, Barnaby Joyce cited an irreparable breakdown with his party leader David Littleproud. Mr Littleproud says he still wants Mr Joyce to stay.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-19/nationals-littleproud-barnaby-joyce-stay-party-one-nation/105908722
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Nationals leader wants Barnaby Joyce to 'stay', amid rumour of One Nation defection
Announcing he would not re-contest his seat of New England for the Nationals, Barnaby Joyce cited an irreparable breakdown with his party leader David Littleproud. Mr Littleproud says he still wants Mr Joyce to stay.
Barnaby hasn't quit the Nats yet — but he's sending a message
By David Speers
In declaring he won't be recontesting his lower house seat and letting speculation run that he might jump ship for One Nation, Barnaby Joyce is declaring he's had enough with the Nationals under David Littleproud.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-18/speers-analysis-barnaby-joyce-has-not-quit-the-nationals-yet/105907744
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Barnaby Joyce hasn't quit the Nationals yet but he's got one foot out the door
In declaring he won't be recontesting his lower house seat and letting speculation run that he might jump ship for One Nation, Barnaby Joyce is declaring he's had enough with the Nationals under David Littleproud.
Breaking: Barnaby Joyce will not recontest New England seat at next election
Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce announces he will not recontest his seat of New England at the next election, saying his relationship with the Nationals has irreparably broken down.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-18/barnaby-joyce-will-not-recontest-new-england-at-election/105907524
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Barnaby Joyce will not recontest New England seat at next election
Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce announces he will not recontest his seat of New England at the next election, saying his relationship with the Nationals has irreparably broken down.
Nationals MP takes vanilla slice support to new level with tattoo
By Wade Stephens and Ben Murphy
Member for Mildura Jade Benham has had the image of a vanilla slice tattooed on her hip, in support of a local event and small business.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/jade-benham-nationals-mp-vanialla-slice-tattoo-politician/105692992
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Victorian Nationals MP Jade Benham has vanilla slice tattooed on her hip
Member for Mildura Jade Benham has had the image of a vanilla slice tattooed on her hip, in support of a local event and small business.
Nationals MP takes vanilla slice support to new level with tattoo
By Wade Stephens and Ben Murphy
Member for Mildura Jade Benham has had the image of a vanilla slice tattooed on her hip, in support of a local event and small business.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-26/jade-benham-nationals-mp-vanialla-slice-tattoo-politician/105692992
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Victorian Nationals MP Jade Benham has vanilla slice tattooed on her hip
Member for Mildura Jade Benham has had the image of a vanilla slice tattooed on her hip, in support of a local event and small business.
Labor puts hurt on Coalition divide, allowing debate on Joyce's net zero bill
By Jake Evans
Labor will seek to maximise internal Coalition divisions over whether to scrap its net zero emissions commitment, allowing debate in the chamber today on Barnaby Joyce's bill to repeal climate laws.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-25/barnaby-joyce-net-zero-bill-debate/105690926
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Barnaby Joyce's net zero repeal bill to be debated, as Labor presses Coalition over climate divide
Labor will seek to maximise internal Coalition divisions over whether to scrap its net zero emissions commitment, allowing debate in the chamber today on Barnaby Joyce's bill to repeal climate laws.
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