7am Is Barnaby at home in One Nation?
Oct 24, 2025
Journalist Joe Aston, also the founder of Rampart News, discusses Barnaby Joyce's surprising exit from the Nationals. He describes Joyce's cryptic press conference and the potential ties to One Nation, exploring whether his populist style would mesh well with Pauline Hanson's party. Aston analyzes the internal dynamics leading to Joyce’s departure and predicts chaos if he joins One Nation. He also reflects on the impact of Joyce’s self-interested politics on the Coalition and warns of possible defections from other members.
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Ambiguous Exit From The Nationals
- Barnaby Joyce announced he would remain a Nationals MP but not attend party room meetings while considering other options.
- He kept his future plans ambiguous and denied joining One Nation at that time.
A Fractured Party Room
- The Nationals party room is deeply factionalised with many MPs undermining one another.
- Joe Aston argues Barnaby treats any loss of leadership as an irreparable breakdown rather than team dynamics.
Ideological Fit With One Nation
- Barnaby Joyce's views align with populist figures like Pauline Hanson and other global populists.
- Joe Aston says this ideological fit makes a move to One Nation unsurprising and potentially natural.