Tonight | Australian Story on ABC: Barnaby Joyce explains One Nation switch – Australian Story screens Barnaby Unbound – Barnaby Joyce tonight, with the ABC program examining one of the biggest political shifts in Barnaby Joyce’s 20-year career.
The episode follows Joyce after his move from the National Party to One Nation, a decision that shocked voters and unsettled former colleagues. It airs Monday 24 August 2026 at 8.00pm on ABC and streams on ABC iview.
The timing gives the episode added political weight. One Nation’s support is drawing fresh attention, Pauline Hanson remains under scrutiny, and Joyce’s place in the party is already part of the national conversation.
Barnaby Unbound
Barnaby Unbound gives Joyce space to explain the personal and political reasons behind the move. The episode also looks at what the decision could mean for his future.
The program includes views from former colleagues, critics and friends. Vikki Campion, John Williams and David Littleproud are among those featured, giving the episode a wider view of how Joyce’s departure has been received by people who worked with him and against him.
Australian Story has long used personal testimony and close access to examine public lives from a more human angle. Here, that approach puts a major political defection in the context of Joyce’s career, alliances and future ambitions.
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When To Watch
Don’t miss Australian Story: Barnaby Unbound – Barnaby Joyce, tonight at 8.00pm on ABC and streaming on ABC iview.
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