Barnaby Joyce Considers Move to One Nation
Australian politics has taken a dramatic turn with regional heavyweight Barnaby Joyce announcing his resignation from the National Party.
He will not contest his New England seat at the next election, renewing speculation about a potential alignment with Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
"We have had an irreparable breakdown in relations" with party leadership, Joyce said, likening the rift to a "broken marriage."
Joyce's decision comes amid long-running tensions within the Nationals and frustration over the party's support for net zero emissions targets, which he believes undermines regional interests.
Completing his current term as an independent, Joyce stated he is now "free to consider all options" in the post-election landscape.
This phrasing has led many to interpret that he is weighing a switch to One Nation.
Author's summary: Barnaby Joyce resigns from the National Party.