Joyce stepping down as deputy prime minister

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is calling for changes in how the deputy prime minister is determined in a Coalition government following Barnaby Joyce's planned resignation from the position.

Naibu waziri mkuu Barnaby Joyce atangaza kuwa ame jiuzulu Source: AAP

Mr Joyce has announced he will step down as National Party leader on Monday, (26 feb 2018) opening the way for a new deputy prime minister.

Mr Joyce says he will resign at an 8am party-room meeting on Monday, where the Nationals will seek nominations for a new leader.