Barnaby Joyce to remain agriculture “boss” – for now

Colin Bettles
May 7 2017 - 5:00am
Agriculture and Water Resources Minister.
Agriculture and Water Resources Minister.

BARNABY Joyce says he’ll remain “the boss” as federal Agriculture and Water Resources Minister – but has refused to speculate on whether he’ll be replaced by deputy-leader Nationals leader and Regional Development Minister Fiona Nash.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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