On 22–23 September 2026, Barnaby Joyce claimed that discussions between One Nation and the Liberal Party had occurred regarding a potential political deal. Senior Liberal figures, including Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson and Angus Taylor, dismissed Joyce's claim as a 'figment of his imagination', with Taylor denying any conversations had taken place.
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Barnaby Joyce says talks between One Nation and the Liberals have occurred but Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson dismisses it as a "figment" of Joyce's imagination. Follow live.
Joyce would not say which Liberals he had spoken to, while Angus Taylor denied any conversations had taken place Senior Liberals have rubbished claims by Barnaby Joyce that he has discussed One Nation offering the Coalition a pathway to minority government after the next election, accusing him of buyers remorse after defecting from the Nationals. Joyce, who defected to join Pauline Hanson’s party