Former Deputy PM Backs New Zealand Becoming Australia’s 7th State

Former Deputy PM Backs New Zealand Becoming Australia’s 7th State
Former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce (and Nationals MP) speaking at CPAC conference in Sydney, Australia on Aug. 19, 2023. Wade Zhong/The Epoch Times
Rebecca Zhu
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Australia could finally win a rugby game if New Zealand becomes its seventh state, former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has said about the recently revived debate about merging the two countries.

Mr. Joyce said while Kiwis wouldn’t be in favour of such a merger, the idea should be floated for consideration.