'Sit down!': Australian politician berates dog on live TV

Barnaby Joyce clashed with journalist Sarah Ferguson during questions on Pauline Hanson.

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AFP21 Jul, 2026 01:40 AM2 mins to readBarnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to yell at a misbehaving dog. Photo / Getty ImagesBarnaby Joyce interrupted a live TV interview to yell at a misbehaving dog. Photo / Getty ImagesA top lawmaker from Australia’s far-right One Nation party has grabbed headlines after exploding at a misbehaving dog as he was being questioned on live TV.Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce was being interviewed on ABC on Monday night when he interrupted the one-on-one to shriek “sit down!”

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'Sit down!': Australian politician berates dog on live TV

'Sit down!': Australian politician berates dog on live TV

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