# Joyce: One Nation 'one of the gayest parties' after former candidate's remarks emerge

Barnaby Joyce, an Australian politician, made a provocative claim that One Nation is "one of the gayest parties in Australia" while commenting on newly surfaced statements from a former candidate. The remark came in response to controversy involving the party, drawing attention to political tensions in Australia. This matters as it highlights ongoing friction between political figures ahead of elections.

**Importance:** 3/5

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- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/12/barnaby-joyce-one-nation-paraminder-singh-homophobic-comments-ntwnfb) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:13:18 GMT