Barnaby Joyce Quits as Australia’s Deputy PM

Barnaby Joyce resigned as leader of Australia's National Party and Deputy Prime Minister amid scandals, including an extramarital affair and a sexual harassment claim. Despite his resignation, Joyce remains in Parliament, maintaining the government's majority. The resignation serves as a 'circuit breaker' to refocus the government's narrative. The Australian dollar showed little reaction, and the government remains stable, though it has faced distractions and a slip in polls.

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