Barnaby Joyce, Australia's former deputy prime minister, has faced significant public scrutiny after being filmed lying on a Canberra footpath, appearing intoxicated and using profane language. Joyce attributed his condition to an adverse reaction between a late-night cocktail of alcohol and prescription medication, calling it a 'terrible mistake'. The incident, described as a 'humiliating footpath video', has prompted calls for his resignation or demotion, with Nationals leader David Littleproud urging Joyce to take leave for his family's sake. Public opinion is divided, with some commentators suggesting that Joyce's continued presence in parliament debases Australian politics and undermines public trust.
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Nationals leader David Littleproud has urged his colleague Barnaby Joyce to head on leave so "he's there for his family" following the emergence of shock footage showing the MP lying on a Canberra footpath. https://t.co/ComIsLEO9h
Australias Barnaby Joyce needs help. I’m here with my bongo, Barnaby, whenever you’re in recovery. #BarnabyJoyce #BarnabyTheDrunk @DailyMailAU @SkyNewsAust @rowandean https://t.co/nwFJWvkvrB
Australian politician admits ‘big mistake’ after being filmed writhing on footpath https://t.co/5oCRAUGAiN
Opinion: The long and sorry saga of Barnaby Joyce in national public life should be brought swiftly to a close.His life of rolling scandal should no longer be tolerated. What's your view? https://t.co/08Di5gKNIw https://t.co/MMmRWomvj5
Australia’s former deputy prime minister could be demoted after being filmed late at night lying on a footpath in Canberra, swearing into his phone ⬇️ https://t.co/dmDbz5QNzL
Australian MP confesses to 'mixing prescription drugs and alcohol' after damning video goes viral https://t.co/xy91lGBJU3
A politician in Canberra who was seen in public drunkenly rolling around in the floor while calling someone ‘a c***’, has shocked Australians who say they’d have never voted for him if they knew he was such a lightweight https://t.co/AkAZMHWPnx
Barnaby Joyce returns to parliament in Canberra for the first time since humiliating footpath video https://t.co/muWhuUDTvW https://t.co/C4JLU6dg2D
Pressure is mounting on the Nationals to demote Barnaby Joyce who now blaming a late-night cocktail of alcohol and prescription drugs after he was found lying and heard swearing on a Canberra footpath. The former deputy PM admits it was a terrible mistake. https://t.co/GM39Mjy8dO https://t.co/rqgXOu3yKY
New column: Barnaby Joyce should do everyone a favour and quit parliament without delay. How long must we endure this debasement of our politics by a man so utterly unworthy of public trust and responsibility? @australian #auspol https://t.co/sXysjFxzf0
Barnaby Joyce has given a fresh reason as to why he was found lying on the ground on a popular Canberra street ➡️ https://t.co/kU0MKYJh9k https://t.co/0u0thaSNyq
Barnaby Joyce has appeared on morning TV to explain his big night out in Canberra, saying he had an adverse reaction to alcohol because of prescription medication. Watch the video: https://t.co/4g5lx7Y35e https://t.co/qvoI5cLciV
“Wrong of Passer-By to Walk Past Drunk Barnaby Joyce”, Say LNP Politicians Who’ve Spent Years Walking Past Drunk Barnaby Joyce https://t.co/6ZwVTC8Xdp