Senior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’
Barnaby Joyce claimed to have held talks with senior Liberal MPs regarding a potential supply and confidence deal with One Nation, but Coalition leaders denied any such conversations occurred. Liberal figures, including shadow treasurer Tim Wilson, dismissed Joyce's assertions as a figment of his imagination and suggested he was experiencing buyer's remorse after defecting from the Nationals. Joyce rejected the criticism, labeling Wilson a clown and emphasizing One Nation's willingness to support a stable minority government if policy demands were met.
- ▪Barnaby Joyce stated that One Nation would offer supply and confidence to the Coalition to remove the Labor government, provided specific policy outcomes were acknowledged.
- ▪Coalition opposition leader Angus Taylor denied having any conversations with Joyce and stated he gave no authority to others to discuss such a deal.
- ▪Liberal deputy leader Jane Hume described Joyce's claims as clutching at straws and attributed them to post-purchase dissonance from his party switch.
- ▪Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson accused Joyce of breaking promises to his electorate and party, while Joyce responded by calling Wilson a clown who cannot count the numbers needed for government.
- ▪One Nation has ruled out a formal coalition with the Coalition but remains open to a confidence and supply arrangement that ensures legislative stability.
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Barnaby Joyce said he’s spoken to senior Liberals about a potential deal for supply and confidence, but the Coalition’s shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said that was a figment of his imagination. Composite: AAPView image in fullscreenBarnaby Joyce said he’s spoken to senior Liberals about a potential deal for supply and confidence, but the Coalition’s shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said that was a figment of his imagination. Composite: AAPBarnaby JoyceSenior Liberals rubbish Barnaby Joyce’s claim of talks over deal with One Nation as ‘figment of his imagination’Joyce would not say which Liberals he had spoken to, while Angus Taylor denied any conversations had taken placeTom McIlroy Political editorTue 22 Sep 2026 23.18 EDTLast modified on Tue 22 Sep 2026 23.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on…
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