Senator Barnaby Joyce
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Who is Senator Joyce?
Barnaby Thomas Gerald Joyce (born 17 April 1967), Australian politician, has been a National Party member of the Australian Senate representing the state of Queensland since July 2005. He is known for being a highly independent member of his party, having crossed the floor 19 times under the Howard coalition government.
Joyce was elected to the Senate in the parliamentary election held on 9 October 2004.
Joyce's maiden speech expressed his desire to see the power of Australia's retailing duopoly, Coles Myer and Woolworths Limited, reduced so as to protect small business and consumer rights. He also espoused the virtues of free enterprise, particularly at the small business and family-owned business level.
Senator Joyce crossed the floor to vote with the ALP and minor parties on 11 October 2005 on two motions concerning the Trade Practices Act 1974. Although both motions were lost 32-32, it was the first time since 1986 that a Government Senator has crossed the floor.
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