In possibly what might be the dying days of a dilapidated and dodgy government, the Auditor General has slammed the process the Labor Party used to al...

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  Senator Barnaby Joyce today criticised Ms Gillard’s Building Better Regional Citiesprogram which follows a "move forward, leave people behind ...

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Anthony Albanese was quoted in the Brisbane Times this morning as saying thatLabor “supports” the $8.2 billion Brisbane cross- river rail project. “I...

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In the picturesque hills of central Victoria a community will have to wait twice as long for its Fire Brigade or other emergency services because...

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The Labor party have announced for Australia their new ETS.   It has changed from what they originally proposed, but in the philosophical v...

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  It is with deep regret that we are again today sending on behalf of the nation, our sympathies to the families of three soldiers who were kill...

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  Senator Barnaby Joyce said that it was with deep sadness and regret that he heard of the two fatalities from the 2nd Combat Engineer Regiment ...

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  “Well, now I have seen it all” says Senator Barnaby Joyce.  “What more proof do we need for an inland rail? Whilst driving to Moree via t...

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Senator Joyce felt like he had taken on the character of Brian Dawe today while questioning ABC Managing Director, Mr Mark Scott, who was doing his be...

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Hello everyone. I am happy to tell you that our E-Newletter is out now and I think you'll find it an interesting read. If you have any doubt...

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  Senator Joyce said that it’s become apparent that rural reporting on ABC radio is under threat. Half a million shortfall has brought about a p...

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“My heart actually felt for Minister Wong being dragged through the public teeth pulling exercise on radio this morning explaining that the Labor Part...

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Yesterday I flew in the Rescue 500 helicopter to Thallon, south of St George.The Moonie River has spread over the area and many buildings are inundate...

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The  Balonne River at St George has peaked and today is slowly starting to fall. It will take many days though for the township to return to norm...

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I've been busy this morning helping fill sandbags, but I've managed to get some photos showing how the water has risen since yesterday. My thoughts ar...

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  Reports that there are those considering a change of the Australian flag is a long way from any aspiration that is apparent on the ground to c...

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  Senator Joyce congratulates his party, the National Party, on their 90th anniversary at a federal level. From a party that started at a state...

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From ABC Online's The Drum Unleashed. Speaking engagements always require the courteous response to the poor soul who has read the long-outdated bio ...

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  Senator Joyce said today he hopes schools from across Australia will support the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s ‘Day for Daniel’ on Friday Octob...

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  “On the weekend Mr Rudd briefly made a foray into a real world issue that he could actually affect.”  “Appalled at the report from the P...

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  “Every time I think about Mr Rudd’s 20/20 summit I wonder what ever happened to Mr Rudd’s Golden Guru’s,  I keep walking down the stree...

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  “It’s interesting to hear Mr Rudd’s latest proclamation about indigenous health and closing the gap. Sure, it’s a noble gesture but if I hear ...

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  There is quite obviously quite a lot of speculation today in the media about Mr Turnbull and his position as Leader of the Opposition. “Even ...

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Australians have an immense sense of decency and compassion for working mothers in the workplace however when you are elected to the Senate you are el...

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  Senator Barnaby Joyce Leader of the Nationals in the Senate   17th June 2009   THE BELLS TOLL FOR SENATOR BOB BROWN   To...

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The startling revelations of the outbreak of Swine Influenza A (Swine Flu) should be of concern to all Australians especially if this virus ...

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This weekend we remember those both past and present who have offered their lives for the defence of our Nation and for the liberties, philosophies an...

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Senator Barnaby Joyce, the Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, congratulates John-Paul Langbroek on his election as Leader of Queensland’s Liberal ...

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The Prime Minister Mr Rudd should immediately step in and show decisive leadership by standing down Mr Joel Fitzgibbon pending investigations into Ms ...

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Upholding and enforcing the law at airports will need a serious overhaul in light of the murder at Sydney Airport on Sunday, said Senator Barnaby Joyc...

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Immense opportunities in the development of biorenewable fuel that would reduce carbon emissions, develop regional economies and alleviate other trans...

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Senator Barnaby Joyce, the Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, has backed up his previous comments made over the past week on foreign investment an...

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Senator Barnaby Joyce said today that in the past infrastructure spending was corralled towards such projects as the Snowy Mountains Scheme, Indian Pa...

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Senator Barnaby Joyce, the leader of the Nationals in the Senate, said he would like to convey his deep sympathy to the family and friends of the late...

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An attempt by the Rudd Labor Government to rob rural and regional communities of future telecommunications funding has been stopped in the Senate by C...

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Senator Barnaby Joyce, the Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, today vowed to ensure that all the support and resources available are extended to t...

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On the eve of the historic meeting of the Federal Government and representatives of Australia’s 565 local authorities Senator Barnaby Joyce, Leader of...

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Convictions against 324 people caught fishing in a Green Zone of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park will be dropped, freeing them from the burden of a...

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FuelWatch will today be banished to the Federal Government’s trophy cabinet which is groaning under the weight of failed programs. Senator Barnaby ...

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Ninety years after the end of World War I the benevolence of the sacrifices of Australian service men and women still shines brightly over all of us. ...

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In the wake of today’s historical U.S.Presidential Election, we can be sure that an Obama-Democratic win has implications for trade in Australia. “...

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Senator Joyce today said, “The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Harry Jenkins, has proposed the removal of the time honoured tradition of read...

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"Whilst listening to question time in the House of Representatives I, with the rest of Australia, have been knocked over by the incredible display of ...

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Having returned home from a Parliamentary Delegation to Bosnia and Herzegovina, I was saddened to hear of the passing of former National Party Senator...

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Senator Joyce today congratulated Brendan Grylls, Wendy Duncan and the whole West Australian Nationals team and supporters for what has been a tumultu...

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"The news that nine Australian soldiers have been wounded in Afghanistan stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made each day by the members of our de...

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Senator Joyce said today that the maintaining of the integrity of trusts is a big win for all those hundreds of thousands of participants in trust str...

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Sen Joyce said today, "After extensive negotiations in the Senate a committee has been organised. It is now up to fishing groups and those Queenslande...

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“Mr Rudd has dragged the nation once more through pain of an incredible rendition of "happy birthday" to announce the delivery of a very small cake. O...

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Senator Joyce said today, “The latest bill called the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2008 is yet another attack o...

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Liberal National Party (LNP) Senator for Queensland, Barnaby Joyce has said “the hard work begins today as we try to channel the fervour of the weeken...

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“The news this morning of the death of Signaller Sean McCarthy is a stark reminder of the sacrifice members of our defence force, and their families, ...

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“When I was in Sydney there was a sculpture near Circular Quay. It was the usual joke when people would say, ‘What is that?’ and I would reply, ‘To so...

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“I’d like to welcome new Nationals’ Senator for New South Wales, John ‘Wacka’ Williams, to the Senate. “John is a small business operator from Inve...

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Senator Joyce said the win in Gippsland is a great boost to the Nationals as it clearly showed, in a choice between three, they were the preferred par...

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“Yesterday I commended the Labor Party for their initiative to bring about the development of the hybrid car. I did this because I believed what they ...

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“When Mr Rudd and Mr Swan said they had a problem with binge drinking then that hardly justifies them profiting by $3.1 billion from the people who ha...

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“Proposals for a Brisbane to Melbourne rail link are long overdue and should be supported, regardless of who is in Government. As we move towards oil ...

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As we come to the end of the week our prayers and deepest sympathies should remain with Lance Corporal Jason Marks, his family and friends. Once m...

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“The myth: now we are all bathing in the comforting glow of the effectiveness of the Fuel Commissioner, we can see that it really has made a differenc...

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