Joyce: New England opportunists make by-election a “farce”

Colin Bettles
Updated November 17 2017 - 8:46pm, first published 7:55pm
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce.

NATIONALS leader Barnaby Joyce says his opponent in the New England by-election Meow-Ludo Disco Gamma Meow-Meow is one of several opportunistic candidates entering the race from outside the electorate with alternative motivation.

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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