In a brief House appearance around midday, Barnaby Joyce is resigning from the Nationals and signaling a move to One Nation, with a 90‑second statement that lays the groundwork for a party switch.

Joyce has been in talks with One Nation since early last month, according to the coverage.

Nationals allies urged Joyce to stay, highlighting his long leadership tenure and role as deputy prime minister at times.

Colleague Michael McCormack pressed Joyce to reflect on the party’s role and his legacy within the Nationals.

Joyce framed his exit as the culmination of regional neglect and cost‑of‑living grievances, arguing regional communities have been left behind by city-centric policies and coalition leadership.

Joyce hinted he may pursue opportunities elsewhere, including a possible Senate bid on a One Nation ticket, signaling a strategic realignment in Australian politics.

The departure ends Joyce’s 20-year tenure with the Nationals and sets up a potential successor path, including the possibility of a One Nation Senate run.

The report notes high‑profile interactions with Pauline Hanson, including social dinners, as part of ongoing coalition dynamics and discussions about a switch.

Public attention to Joyce’s personal life dating back to the late 2010s, including a separation and high‑profile relationship, is noted alongside policy tensions linked to past remarks on wind‑farm protest ballots.

McCormack and others cautioned that leaving could be a loss for regional support and for the party’s future.

The piece traces Joyce’s rise, comebacks, and controversies, portraying the resignation as a pivotal moment in a long political saga.

Joyce suggested more would be revealed about his political future by week’s end, with no immediate comment from him or party leadership at approach.