Australian Politician Barnaby Joyce Scolded Dog During Live Interview

Barnaby Joyce, former deputy PM, interrupted a live ABC interview to reprimand a dog, causing a stir.

July 21, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Sydney, Australia — Former Australian deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, a member of the far-right One Nation party, made headlines after a live television interview was unexpectedly interrupted by a dog. During a Monday evening interview on national broadcaster ABC, Joyce was discussing political matters when he abruptly shouted, “Sit down!” addressing the dog. “Sorry, it’s the dog,” he explained to the journalist. The interruption didn’t end there; the dog caused further disruption, prompting Joyce to apologize, saying, “I do apologize for this dog, it’s just started to bail…”

The incident, though brief, drew attention to the challenges of conducting live interviews, especially in unconventional settings. Joyce’s reaction highlighted the unpredictability of such environments and the need for flexibility among public figures.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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