After two years on the backbench, Barnaby Joyce is back as leader of the Nationals and as Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister.

His return to power caught Scott Morrison off guard, and has put the spotlight on the tense relationship between the two Coalition parties.

Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on what triggered Barnaby Joyce’s return and what it means for the future of Australian politics.

Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.

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