Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce dogged by Tommy Robinson questions – and by a dog – in spiky ABC interview
Australian politician Barnaby Joyce faced a tense interview with ABC's Sarah Ferguson, marked by interruptions from a dog and questions regarding his political associations. The interview covered topics including his support for One Nation and controversial deportation policies.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of political scrutiny and media performance in Australian public life.
The Joyce interview was spiky from the start, as he responded to Ferguson’s welcome saying:
double quotation mark I don’t know whether you do welcome me, but let’s have a go.
It was also made more awkward by several interruptions by a dog.
The first time, as Joyce was asked if he was “comfortable with where [Hanson] is taking you”, he turned and loudly yelled “sit down!” off camera, then explained “sorry, it’s a dog”. He then explained that he believed One Nation’s views mirrored a large proportion of Australia.
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