Barnaby Joyce continues to make headlines while on personal leave

Here’s how his week unfolded. Click the headline of each story to read more.

Barnaby Joyce confirms re-election plans

Barnaby Joyce hoses down rumours he’ll retire before the next election, releasing a statement depsite bein on two weeks of sick leave.

Tony Windsor refuses to rule out comeback

The former New England MP and political heavy weight wouldn’t rule out contesting the seat he held for more than a decade. He said the running for the senate was also a possibility.

Barnaby lobbies against NSW abortion clinic exclusion zone

Barnaby Joyce has been accused of meddling in state politics, by contacting NSW Nationals politicians and urging them to vote against a proposal that would protect women from being harassed as they entered abortion clinics. 

Region’s state MPs support abortion clinic safe zones

Despite lobbying from Barnaby Joyce, the region’s three NSW Nationals’ MPs all voted in favour for a bill that will see protesters face jail time if they harassing people outside abortion facilities.

Joyce and Campion spending still be investigate despite claims

The government body conducting an independent audit into the use of public funds by Barnaby Joyce and Vikki Campion, says the investigation is not yet over. Both Mr Joyce and Ms Campion flatly denied misusing any public funds in their controversial TV interview.

New Telstra tower launched by Barnaby 

New England MP Barnaby Joyce came out of sick leave to cut the ribbon at the official ceremony alongside Telstra area general manager Mike Marom.

Barnaby’s office clarifies sick leave is only from Canberra

Barnaby Joyce’s office clarified that his sick leave only applies to his parliamentary duties, and that his medical certificate allows him to engage in “light electorate work”.