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Joyce stepping down as deputy prime minister

Barnaby Joyce has resigned as the leader of the Nationals and deputy prime minister of Australia

Source: SBS

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



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