Barnaby Joyce and One Nation colleague bungle details of key housing policy in ‘trainwreck’ interviews
Barnaby Joyce and One Nation faced criticism for their unclear housing policy during recent interviews. Joyce initially stated that the party wanted to force permanent residents to sell their homes, only to retract that claim shortly after. The confusion continued with Senator Sean Bell struggling to clarify the policy during a radio interview, leading to further scrutiny of One Nation's approach to housing.
- ▪Barnaby Joyce initially claimed that One Nation wanted to force permanent residents to sell their homes.
- ▪After consulting with colleagues, Joyce clarified that this was not the party's policy.
- ▪Senator Sean Bell was unable to provide clear answers about the policy during a radio interview, prompting criticism from the host.
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Barnaby Joyce told Sky News that One Nation wanted to force permanent residents to sell their homes – before quickly returning to say that it wasn’t actually their policy. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenBarnaby Joyce told Sky News that One Nation wanted to force permanent residents to sell their homes – before quickly returning to say that it wasn’t actually their policy. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPOne NationBarnaby Joyce and One Nation colleague bungle details of key housing policy in ‘trainwreck’ interviewsSky News host Andrew Bolt says blunder shows Pauline Hanson’s party is ‘literally making up policy as it goes along’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh ButlerThu 4 Jun 2026 23.01…
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