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Who is Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce?

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When Australians go to the polls on the 21st of May, Barnaby Joyce will look to retain his position as Deputy Prime Minister. We take a look at Mr Joyce's bumpy ride as an Australian politician in a career that has seen him lose and regain his leadership of the Nationals party.


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When Australians go to the polls on the 21st of May, Barnaby Joyce will look to retain his position as Deputy Prime Minister. We take a look at Mr Joyce's bumpy ride as an Australian politician in a career that has seen him lose and regain his leadership of the Nationals party.



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