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Nationals MP Gives up Drinking for Lent as Politicians Debate Booze Ban

Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey has admitted having two glasses of red wine before a Senate committee.
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Nationals MP Gives up Drinking for Lent as Politicians Debate Booze Ban
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce reacts during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on June 22, 2021. Sam Mooy/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has decided to give up drinking after he was filmed lying on the ground in a suit yelling expletives in Canberra.

A debate about alcohol at parliament house is now emerging amid news Nationals deputy leader Perin Davey had two drinks of wine at a function before a Senate estimates hearing.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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