May 29th 2024.
New England MP Barnaby Joyce recently made a bold statement in parliament by sporting a pair of cowboy boots. This caught the attention of Gold Coast member Angie Bell, who was seen asking Joyce about his fashion choice in a photo that went viral. In light of this, 2GB's Ben Fordham took it upon himself to investigate the reason behind Joyce's unconventional footwear.
When asked about his boots, Joyce explained that he purposely chose not to buy R.M Williams boots because the company is owned by billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest. This was Joyce's way of protesting against Forrest's proposed windfarms. According to Joyce, he made this decision while attending Beef Week in Rockhampton and it has turned out to be a bigger statement than he initially intended.
In an interview with Fordham, Joyce expressed his concerns about the wind farms, stating that they are nothing more than "swindle factories" and are causing harm to rural communities. He also mentioned that he has nothing against Forrest as a person, but he strongly disagrees with his wind farm projects. Joyce's stance against the wind farms has gained support from others who share his concerns about the impact of these projects on the country.
In January of this year, Forrest's Squadron Energy began construction on the Uungala Wind Farm in New South Wales. Once completed, it is expected to be the largest wind farm in the state. However, Joyce believes that these wind farms are nothing more than "future obsolete landfill" and is determined to stand up against them.
Joyce's decision to wear cowboy boots in parliament may have seemed like a small gesture, but it has sparked a larger conversation about the impact of wind farms and the importance of supporting independent businesses over corporate giants. This is just one example of the ongoing debates and issues that are being brought to light in parliament and beyond.
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