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Barnaby Joyce reacts during Question Time in Parliament House.

Questions have been raised about a job given to the partner of Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce (File). (AAP) Source: AAP

Questions over what claim the public has over the private lives of public figures are again to the fore following revelations the Deputy Prime Minister may have had a relationship with a staffer. Barnaby Joyce, who has spoken out several times in favour of "traditional" or "family" values, is reportedly expecting a child with his former media adviser. Questions have also been asked about politicians practising what they preach.


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Questions over what claim the public has over the private lives of public figures are again to the fore following revelations the Deputy Prime Minister may have had a relationship with a staffer. Barnaby Joyce, who has spoken out several times in favour of "traditional" or "family" values, is reportedly expecting a child with his former media adviser. Questions have also been asked about politicians practising what they preach.


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