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Barnaby Joyce shouts at dog during ABC 730 interview

tvJul 20, 2026311,167

During an ABC 7.30 interview with Sarah Ferguson, former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce abruptly shouted at an unseen dog, at one point ordering "SIT DOWN," and visibly became agitated while defending Pauline Hanson and answering questions about a reported $40,000 cheque from Gina Rinehart. Viewers described the exchange as a "car crash" and called for an RSPCA welfare check on the animal; several posts noted The Sydney Morning Herald and The Guardian quickly reported the segment. Commentators on the interview said Joyce's yelling and evasive answers about Hanson and Rinehart raised fresh questions about his temperament and suitability for high-profile political appearances. Multiple commentators compared the outburst to past occasions when Joyce was described as "tired and emotional" and urged journalists to scrutinise whether similar behaviour from a female politician would be treated differently. The incident has prompted public discussion about animal welfare, media scrutiny of Joyce's role in One Nation-aligned politics, and likely follow-up questions from journalists in coming interviews.

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

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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…”🔥

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