One Nation MP responds to former candidate's homophobic comments
Barnaby Joyce defended One Nation as 'one of the gayest parties in Australia' in response to homophobic comments made by a failed Western Australian candidate who described same-sex attraction as a mental illness. Joyce characterized the candidate's remarks as 'highly offensive' while attempting to distance the party from the controversial statements. The comments surfaced in a video from last month and were reported by the ABC.
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Barnaby Joyce claims One Nation ‘one of the gayest parties in Australia’ as former candidate’s comments surface
Barnaby Joyce has defended One Nation as inclusive of LGBTQ+ members after homophobic comments surfaced from a failed Western Australian candidate who described same-sex attraction as a mental illness. Joyce characterized these comments as "highly offensive" while attempting to distance the party from the candidate's views. The incident highlights ongoing controversy surrounding One Nation's values and internal culture.
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