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Barnaby Joyce shouts at dog during ABC 730 interview

tvJul 20, 2026311,198

During an ABC 7.30 interview with Sarah Ferguson, former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce became agitated while defending Pauline Hanson and attempts to dodge questions about Gina Rinehart’s Sicily trip. Ferguson reminded Joyce about a reported A$40,000 cheque linked to Rinehart, and Joyce interrupted the interview to shout at an unseen dog, reportedly yelling “SIT DOWN.” Viewers and commentators described Joyce as red-faced, head forward and ranting, and multiple posts urged a welfare check for Joyce or his dog and suggested contacting the RSPCA. The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian published reports on the interview, calling it a “car crash” and highlighting Joyce’s evasive answers. The episode intensified criticism of Joyce’s alignment with Hanson and prompted renewed scrutiny of his behaviour on live television.

Simon Rosenberg
@simonrosenberg.bsky.social

After witnessing yet another example of Barnaby being ‘tired and emotional’ in an interview, Australian political journalists need to ask themselves this: If a female politician behaved the way he does, how long would it take you to declare her unfit to hold any office? #auspol #abc730

34745d ago
stranger
@strangerous.bsky.social

Barnaby Joyce crucified after trying to dodge questions on Pauline Hanson & Gina Rinehart’s vacation in Sicily — as Ferguson reminds him of the $40k cheque took from Rinehart. Joyce insists he gave it back. Ferguson “So why is it OK for Hanson to take planes, 5 star travel…”🔥

21645d ago
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