Barnaby Joyce
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 1967, Tamworth, New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 1 Jul 2005 |
| Parliaments | 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
| Qualification | Institution |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Financial Administration | University of New England |
| Certified Practising Accountant | CPA Australia |
| Fellow | Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Period |
|---|---|
| Self-employed accountant | 1998 – 2005 |
| Rural banker | 1994 – 1998 |
| Accountant | 1991 – 1994 |
| Farm worker | 1989 – 1991 |
Positions held
| Role | Ministry | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Chair of Committees | current | ||
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Dutton Shadow Ministry | 5 Jun 2022 | 28 May 2025 |
| Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs | Dutton Shadow Ministry | 5 Jun 2022 | 28 May 2025 |
| Cabinet Minister | Morrison Ministry (2nd) | 22 Jun 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Morrison Ministry (2nd) | 22 Jun 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development | Morrison Ministry (2nd) | 22 Jun 2021 | 23 May 2022 |
| Minister for Infrastructure and Transport | Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 20 Dec 2017 | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources | Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 6 Dec 2017 | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Cabinet Minister | Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 6 Dec 2017 | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 6 Dec 2017 | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Minister for Resources and Northern Australia | Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 27 Jul 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Turnbull Ministry; Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 18 Feb 2016 | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources | Turnbull Ministry; Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 21 Sep 2015 | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Minister for Agriculture | Abbott Ministry; Turnbull Ministry | 18 Sep 2013 | 21 Sep 2015 |
| Cabinet Minister | Abbott Ministry; Turnbull Ministry; Turnbull Ministry (2nd) | 18 Sep 2013 | 27 Oct 2017 |
| Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Water | Abbott Shadow Ministry | 14 Sep 2010 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Infrastructure and Water | Abbott Shadow Ministry | 25 Mar 2010 | 14 Sep 2010 |
| Shadow Cabinet Minister | Abbott Shadow Ministry | 8 Dec 2009 | 18 Sep 2013 |
| Shadow Minister for Finance and Debt Reduction | Abbott Shadow Ministry | 8 Dec 2009 | 25 Mar 2010 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Accounts and Audit Joint Statutory | Member | 27 Aug 2020 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Regional Australia House of Representatives Select | Member | 17 Sep 2019 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Employment, Education and Training House of Representatives Standing | Member | 4 Jul 2019 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Public Works Joint Statutory | Member | 4 Jul 2019 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Industry, Innovation, Science and Resources House of Representatives Standing | Chair | 1 Mar 2018 | 22 Jun 2021 |
| Broadcasting Legislation Joint Select | Member | 14 Mar 2013 | 24 Jun 2013 |
| Parliamentary Budget Office Joint Select | Member | 23 Nov 2010 | 23 Mar 2011 |
| Economics: Legislation Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 14 May 2009 | 2 Feb 2010 |
| Economics: References Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 14 May 2009 | 2 Feb 2010 |
| Finance and Public Administration Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Substitute member | 5 Feb 2009 | 10 Feb 2009 |
| Fuel and Energy Senate Select | Member | 26 Jun 2008 | 18 Mar 2010 |
| Finance and Public Administration Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Substitute member | 17 Aug 2007 | 7 Sep 2007 |
| Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Substitute member | 1 Mar 2007 | 16 Aug 2007 |
| Economics Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 11 Sep 2006 | 13 May 2009 |
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 6 Sep 2005 | 10 Sep 2006 |
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Legislation Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 16 Aug 2005 | 13 Sep 2005 |
| Legal and Constitutional Affairs: References Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 16 Aug 2005 | 10 Sep 2006 |
| National Capital and External Territories Joint Standing | Member | 16 Aug 2005 | 11 Mar 2010 |
| Parliamentary Library Senate Standing | Member | 16 Aug 2005 | 11 Feb 2008 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | New England | The Nationals | 52.22 | +1.44 | Elected |
| 2022 federal election | New England | The Nationals | 52.47 | -2.35 | Elected |
| 2019 federal election | New England | The Nationals | 54.82 | +2.53 | Elected |
| 2017 New England by-election | New England | The Nationals | 64.72 | Elected | |
| 2016 federal election | New England | The Nationals | 52.29 | -1.42 | Elected |
| 2013 federal election | New England | The Nationals | 54.21 | +28.99 | Elected |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office Administration | $70,612 | $63,800 | $80,025 | $33,752 |
| Office Facilities | $54,271 | $61,181 | $54,639 | $45,820 |
| Employee Travel | $85,452 | $44,385 | $28,985 | $26,133 |
| Other Car Costs | $18,110 | $13,643 | $14,571 | $12,862 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $15,770 | $17,667 | $13,967 | $7,846 |
| Travel Allowance | $11,650 | $5,023 | $6,903 | $7,699 |
| Family or Nominee Travel | $2,152 | $6,042 | $5,950 | $984 |
| Telecommunications | $1,867 | $1,456 | $1,009 | $1,582 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $1,154 | $865 | $234 | $186 |
| Total | $261,037 | $214,062 | $206,283 | $136,864 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Funding disclosures
| Election | Electorate | Donations | Donors | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | New England | Nil return | ||
| 2022 federal election | New England | Nil return | ||
| 2019 federal election | New England | Nil return | ||
| New England by-election | New England | Nil return | ||
| 2016 federal election | New England | Nil return | ||
| 2013 federal election | New England | Nil return | ||
Returns as lodged with the AEC: a candidate's return covers the gifts received and electoral expenditure for that election, a member's annual return the gifts received in the financial year. A nil return records no gifts or spending of the candidate's own. A party-endorsed candidate lodges one when the party or its campaign committee handled the campaign's money, and the party discloses it in its own returns. AEC Transparency Register.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Citizenship Amendment (Stripping Terrorists of Australian Citizenship) Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
| Repeal Net Zero Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Not Proceeding |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 100 divisions
Photo: Bidgee (CC BY-SA 3.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), AEC disclosures (CC BY 4.0), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.