Overview
- At a Tamworth press conference, Joyce said he remains a Nationals member for now and indicated he will still engage in party-room policy debates.
- He confirmed speaking with Pauline Hanson and stressed he has not sought One Nation membership, saying "nothing is locked in."
- He framed the split as an irreparable breakdown with leader David Littleproud and pointed to his opposition to the net‑zero by 2050 target as decisive.
- Nationals figures said they do not expect a wave of defections and urged Joyce to stay through the term as climate and energy reviews proceed.
- Local shifts continue, with Tamworth Nationals branch chair Steven Coxhead and 10 members moving to One Nation, as Hanson dismissed reports Joyce is being groomed to succeed her.