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Barnaby Joyce Defects to One Nation, Eyes 2028 Senate

12/8/2025

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Barnaby Joyce (One Nation MP) joined Pauline Hanson's One Nation party after confirming his defection on December 8, 2025.
He will serve as a One Nation MP until the next federal election and will seek the New South Wales (NSW) Senate seat in 2028.
This move aligns with One Nation's rising popularity, which has a 15% primary vote in national polls.

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Barnaby Joyce (One Nation MP) joined Pauline Hanson's One Nation party after confirming his defection on December 8, 2025.
He will serve as a One Nation MP until the next federal election and will seek the New South Wales (NSW) Senate seat in 2028.
This move aligns with One Nation's rising popularity, which has a 15% primary vote in national polls.