Key facts
- Barnaby Joyce believes the Liberal party needs One Nation's support to win elections.
- Joyce stated that One Nation has more business experience than any other party in parliament.
- Joyce advocates for reducing government costs through AI utilization to manage Australia's trillion-dollar debt.
- Joyce believes tax arrangements should incentivize risk-taking and business growth.
- Joyce agrees with Pauline Hanson that too many people are attending university.
- Joyce stated that Australians are getting poorer per capita due to current economic conditions.
One Nation's de facto deputy leader, Barnaby Joyce, expressed strong confidence in his party's influence on Australian conservative politics, stating that the Liberal party cannot achieve electoral success without One Nation's support. In an interview for POLITICO's Canberra Playbook podcast, Joyce asserted that his party is setting the terms for conservative politics.
Joyce highlighted One Nation's business experience, noting that Pauline Hanson was a small business owner and single mother, while he has experience as an accountant and runs a family business. He also pointed to other party members with significant business backgrounds, suggesting this mainstream experience contrasts with other parties.
Addressing productivity, Joyce advocated for policies that inspire small business investment, arguing that this approach would permeate through to larger businesses. He also suggested utilizing AI in government to fill roles as people retire, emphasizing the need to manage Australia's trillion-dollar debt. Joyce proposed tax arrangements that reward risk-taking and business growth.
Joyce agreed with Pauline Hanson's view that too many people are pursuing university education, stating that practical skills are often learned on the job. He also criticized current migration policies, calling them "untenable" and arguing that the high number of temporary visa holders strains public services and housing.
Joyce clarified that One Nation's migration policy remains demand-driven for essential jobs but opposes the bringing of family members by temporary visa holders, suggesting the primary motivation for many is financial. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of listening to the Australian people's intentions regarding immigration.