Australia news live: Barnaby Joyce dogged by Tommy Robinson questions – and also by a dog – in spiky ABC interview

One Nation MP grilled in 7.30 interview about Pauline Hanson’s podcast interview by far-right activist. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has tried to defend party leader Pauline Hanson’s decision to meet far-right convicted criminal Tommy Robinson during a recent visit to the UK.Hanson and her colleagues have spent recent days clarifying, explaining or walking back headline-grabbing parts of the One Nation leader’s trip to Europe, including a podcast interview with Robinson.My question to you, Barnaby Joyce, is: is that not a red line?I believe that there is not a condoning of every action of Tommy Robinson.I don’t think that was ever said. Continue reading...