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Barnaby Joyce quits Nationals, as he eyes One Nation Senate seat
Barnaby Joyce ends 30-year Nationals membership citing clashes with leader David Littleproud and long-standing grievances; One Nation's primary vote hits a record 15%, Newspoll shows.
- Barnaby Joyce announced his resignation from the Nationals Party after 30 years, stating he was considering running for a Senate seat with One Nation in New South Wales at the next election.
- Joyce expressed resentment towards how he had been treated by Nationals Leader David Littleproud and opposition leader Peter Dutton, and found the appeal of the Senate to be reviewing and amending legislation.
- Michael McCormack, whose deputy prime ministership was undermined by Joyce, sat nearby and hung his head when Joyce's resignation was announced, with Joyce apologizing for the hurt his decision might cause others.
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Leaning Left15Leaning Right6Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution60% Left
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60% Left
L 60%
C 16%
R 24%
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