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Daniel Keane

Australian politician admits ‘big mistake’ after being filmed writhing on footpath and swearing

An Australian politician has admitted to making a “big mistake” after he was filmed sprawled out in the middle of the street, swearing into his phone.

Barnaby Joyce, a Nationals Party MP and former deputy prime minister, was seen lying on a street in Canberra late at night slurring the words “dead f****** c***” while on a call to his wife.

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