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Joyce is out on the author’s circuit for his just-released book Weatherboard and Iron. Andy Tyndall/AAP

Politics podcast: Barnaby Joyce at his provocative best

Politics podcast: Barnaby Joyce at his provocative best
Barnaby Joyce has confirmed he could cross the floor on the federal legislation associated with the National Energy Guarantee. “Of course I could,” he says.
At a news conference in Charleville Turnbull was as enthusiastic when asked if he would be happy for Joyce to run again. Lisa Alexander/AAP

Turnbull wants Joyce to have continuing ‘prominent role’ in public life

As the Joyce saga continued to suck political oxygen in the wake of Sunday’s TV interview with Joyce and partner Vikki Campion, he rejected speculation that he might not contest his New England seat.
Joyce looked visibly under strain during the day and sources said he was not in a good head space. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Barnaby Joyce takes personal leave after horror day

Joyce sought leave from the Nationals whip, Michelle Landry, and he has been granted a parliamentary pair by Labor – which means the numbers in the House of Representatives will not be affected.
The government leader in the Senate, Mathias Cormann, congratulates Steven Martin after his maiden speech. Now Martin has joined the Coalition team. Mick Tsikas/AAP

Independent crossbencher Steve Martin joins Nationals, giving the party a Tasmanian presence

The Nationals now have their first Tasmanian senator since the Tasmanian tiger was last sighted, but that does not greatly reduce the challenges the government faces in passing legislation.
No about-face: Barnaby Joyce (left) may have gone to the backbench, but his successor Michael McCormack looks set to keep his climate views aflame. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The Nationals have changed their leader but kept the same climate story

Barnaby Joyce had a long history of opposing climate action. His successor Michael McCormack seems to think the same way, despite climate being a growing threat to the Nationals’ rural voters.

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