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

Pauline Hanson of Australia's One Nation party is facing scrutiny over a podcast interview she conducted with Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist, during a recent European trip. When pressed on the controversial decision during last night's ABC 7.30 program, One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce attempted to defend the interview — though the segment's most memorable element wasn't his argument but an increasingly uncooperative dog that competed for airtime. The exchange underscores growing questions about One Nation's international connections and political positioning.

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