Barnaby Joyce Confirms Move to Join One Nation

Joyce’s move comes as One Nation enjoys some of its highest polling in its history.

Nationals member for New England Barnaby Joyce before a press conference outside Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 28, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has officially announced his move to One Nation, putting weeks of speculation to rest.

Joyce dedicated more than 30 years to Australia’s National Party, but says his dedication came to an end because he could no longer reach his full potential under the party he'd spent so long supporting.