Jack from Armidale says Joyce’s 12 years delivered little for New England, contrasting his record with past independent wins like Bolivia Hill and the Scone bypass. He argues the region needs representatives who actually get things done.
Barnaby Joyce
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QW: “With a heavy heart” Joyce resigns
Jan Kleeman says: Barnaby Joyce’s “heavy heart” syndrome stems from the fact that no-one in Parliament …not even his biggest political ally Senator Canavan, has fallen for his bizarre political stunts and posturing.
Posted inFeatured, Political, Regular columns
Denise’s Desk: Barnaby Joyce’s Tamworth Fantasy: A Masterclass in Blame, Hypocrisy and Delusion”
Denise McHugh says Barnaby Joyce’s performance at the Tamworth Business Chamber’s State of the Nation forum was less a “vision” for regional Australia and more a foghorn blast of hypocrisy, denial, and political opportunism.
Posted inPolitical, Regular columns
Compassion, Not Cruelty, Should Guide Our Parliament
Denise McHugh writes the Barnaby Joyce and Andrew Hastie are exploiting heartbreak for political gain.
Posted inEnvironmental, Opinion, Political
Barnaby’s Net Zero Rants: Right for the Wrong Reasons
Jan Kleeman says the idea of net zero has been hijacked – twisted from a scientific goal into political spin. Real climate action, she argues, means cutting emissions to zero now, not relying on future promises or unproven technology.
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Barnaby Joyce’s exit marks a turning point for New England
Emily Longhurst writes Barnaby Joyce has left everyone guessing about what comes next, and New England deserves leadership that looks forward, not back.
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Barnaby’s Revenge
Jan Kleeman writes politics overall has not been kind to Barnaby Joyce but he has made his bed and now must lie in it.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Rebuttal of the Barnaby Joyce pile-on
Maurie writes that the diatribe against Barnaby Joyce is strong and unhelpful.
Posted inLetters
Letter: Yes – Barnaby Joyce should step down now
Vanessa agrees that Barnaby Joyce should step down now rather than collect a salary for the next two and a half years.
Posted inPolitical
Joyce fear and hate corrosive for New England
Mal Peters argues that Barnaby’s constant negative rhetoric affects people’s mental health and he should go now for the good of the New England.