Albanese calls on Coalition to explain Barnaby Joyce footpath incident

Albanese says people will see video footage of Barnaby Joyce lying on the footpath and seek an explanation that ‘has some credibility’. Photograph: Mike Bowers/The Guardian

The prime minister has called for the Coalition leadership to explain the actions of former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce, who was last week filmed lying on a Canberra footpath having a phone conversation.

Guardian Australia understands Joyce won’t attend the Nationals party room meeting scheduled for Monday.