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Barnaby Joyce

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Barnaby Joyce

Joyce in 2017
Deputy Prime Minister of Australia
In office
22 June 2021[1] – 23 May 2022
Prime MinisterScott Morrison
Preceded byMichael McCormack
Succeeded byRichard Marles
In office
6 December 2017 – 26 February 2018
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byOffice vacant
Succeeded byMichael McCormack
In office
18 February 2016 – 27 October 2017
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byWarren Truss
Succeeded byOffice vacant
Leader of the National Party
Assumed office
21 June 2021
DeputyDavid Littleproud
Preceded byMichael McCormack
In office
11 February 2016 – 26 February 2018
DeputyFiona Nash
Bridget McKenzie
Preceded byWarren Truss
Succeeded byMichael McCormack
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
In office
20 December 2017 – 26 February 2018
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byDarren Chester
Succeeded byMichael McCormack
Minister for Resources and Northern Australia
Acting
In office
25 July 2017 – 27 October 2017
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Preceded byMatt Canavan
Succeeded byMatt Canavan
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources
In office
18 September 2013 – 27 October 2017
6 December 2017 – 20 December 2017
Prime MinisterMalcolm Turnbull
Tony Abbott
Preceded byJoel Fitzgibbon
Succeeded byDavid Littleproud
Deputy Leader of the National Party
In office
13 September 2013 – 11 February 2016
LeaderWarren Truss
Preceded byNigel Scullion
Succeeded byFiona Nash
Leader of the National Party in the Senate
In office
18 September 2008 – 8 August 2013
DeputyNigel Scullion
LeaderWarren Truss
Preceded byNigel Scullion
Succeeded byNigel Scullion
Member of the Australian Parliament
for New England
Assumed office
7 September 2013
Preceded byTony Windsor
Senator for Queensland
In office
1 July 2005 – 8 August 2013
Preceded byLen Harris
Succeeded byBarry O'Sullivan
Personal details
Born
Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce

(1967-04-17) 17 April 1967 (age 57)
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
CitizenshipAustralia
New Zealand (1967–2017)
Political partyNational
Other political
affiliations
Coalition
Liberal National (2010–2013)
Spouse(s)
Natalie Abberfield
(m. 1993; sep. 2017)
Domestic partnerVikki Campion
Children6
EducationSt. Ignatius' College
Alma materUniversity of New England (BFinAdmin)
OccupationAccountant
Politician
Military service
Branch/serviceAustralian Army Reserve
Years of service1996–2001[2]
UnitRoyal Queensland Regiment

Barnaby Thomas Gerard Joyce (born 17 April 1967) is an Australian politician. He is the leader of the National Party since June 2021. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from 2021 until 2022. He served in these two positions before from February 2016 to February 2018, and was Deputy Prime Minister of Australia from February 2016 to October 2017 and from December 2017 to February 2018.[3]

References

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  1. Hitch, Georgia (21 June 2021). "Barnaby Joyce thanks Nationals after winning back leadership from Michael McCormack, makes no commitment on climate policy". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Canberra, Australia. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  2. "Hon Barnaby Joyce MP". Parliament of Australia.
  3. Ferrier, Tracey. "The life and times of Barnaby Joyce". The Australian. 15 February 2018. Archived from the original on 28 February 2018. Retrieved 28 February 2018.