Is this the kind of answer we can expect from Barnaby Joyce when our Parliament resumes?
(The Prime Minister refused to accept the resignation. A spokesman for the prime minister said: "With typical sincerity, Lord Bates today offered to tender his resignation, but his resignation was refused as it was judged this was unnecessary. As a hard-working and diligent minister, it is typical of his approach that he takes his responsibilities to Parliament so seriously. He has received support from across the House and we are pleased he has decided to continue in his important roles at the Department for International Development and HM Treasury.")
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