Barnaby Joyce's Exit from Nationals 'Almost a Greek Tragedy', Michael McCormack Says – as it Happened
A saga of drama and controversy has unfolded for the Australian Nationals party, with the latest casualty being Deputy Leader Barnaby Joyce. His departure has been likened to an "almost Greek tragedy" by Michael McCormack, who spoke to The ABC in a candid interview.
According to McCormack, Joyce's exit was not unexpected, but it still came as a shock. He described it as a " saga that goes on and on", with the media attention focused on Joyce rather than more pressing issues affecting Australians.
McCormack emphasized that the real tragedy lies elsewhere. "That is the soaring power prices," he said. "That is the cost of living crisis. That is the fact that many Australians won't be able to put food on the table or presents under the tree this Christmas. That is a tragedy. It truly is."
The Nationals MP also highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by regional workers, who are facing job losses and financial hardship due to base closures. McCormack acknowledged the difficulties faced by these workers, saying that they would be "stripped of skilled jobs" and forced to make an impossible choice between their livelihoods and family obligations.
While Joyce's departure has sent shockwaves through the party, it is clear that McCormack sees it as a smaller issue compared to the bigger picture. As he put it, "it's never been about me".
A saga of drama and controversy has unfolded for the Australian Nationals party, with the latest casualty being Deputy Leader Barnaby Joyce. His departure has been likened to an "almost Greek tragedy" by Michael McCormack, who spoke to The ABC in a candid interview.
According to McCormack, Joyce's exit was not unexpected, but it still came as a shock. He described it as a " saga that goes on and on", with the media attention focused on Joyce rather than more pressing issues affecting Australians.
McCormack emphasized that the real tragedy lies elsewhere. "That is the soaring power prices," he said. "That is the cost of living crisis. That is the fact that many Australians won't be able to put food on the table or presents under the tree this Christmas. That is a tragedy. It truly is."
The Nationals MP also highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by regional workers, who are facing job losses and financial hardship due to base closures. McCormack acknowledged the difficulties faced by these workers, saying that they would be "stripped of skilled jobs" and forced to make an impossible choice between their livelihoods and family obligations.
While Joyce's departure has sent shockwaves through the party, it is clear that McCormack sees it as a smaller issue compared to the bigger picture. As he put it, "it's never been about me".
the guy was already dodging scandals left and right 
and now mccormack's all like 'it's not about us' 
anyway, power prices are still out of control rn 
️ and regional workers deserve better 
those are literally affecting ppl lives rn idk why ppl are still making such a big deal out of Joyce's drama 
i mean whats gonna change now? 
anyway, McCormack is trying to be all high & mighty about it but honestly he sounds pretty salty too 
so like Barnaby Joyce just got kicked out of Nationals party 
and Michael McCormack is all like "oh woe is us" 
and onto more pressing issues like power prices and cost of living crisis 
which tbh are super relatable 
especially for ppl struggling financially 
job losses and financial struggles 
idk fam I'm still shook 
. I mean, come on, Michael, get your priorities straight 
It's like, McCormack said it himself - soaring power prices are the real tragedy here.
. They're already struggling with base closures and whatnot. It's like, can't we give 'em a break for once? 
I feel bad for these guys who gotta choose between their jobs and family time. That's just harsh 
. But, like, can't we do better than this? We're a country with so much potential, but sometimes I feel like we're stuck in the same old drama loop 
. Maybe we should focus on building up our communities instead of tearing each other down 
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. But let's be real, it's just one of those things that happens in politics, right? The thing that really gets my goat is that the media is making such a big deal about it. I mean, I know Joyce was a divisive figure, but come on, can't we focus on something actually important for once? Like McCormack's point about soaring power prices and the cost of living crisis... that's the real tragedy 
. And what really gets me is how they're glossing over the struggles of regional workers. That's just not okay 
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It's like, McCormack said it best, we gotta put food on the table and presents under the tree this Christmas, fam! 
We need to focus on those real issues before we worry about party drama 
#AussieWorkersDeserveBetter
it's sad to see barnaby joyce go, but let's be real he was always a bit of a controversy magnet 
anyway, imo mccormack's message is much needed right now we should all be talking about how to make australia more affordable for everyone 
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. It's not like Joyce's exit is going to make a difference in the grand scheme of things... McCormack needs to step up his game 
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