- Australian politician Barnaby Joyce, a former deputy prime minister, was filmed shouting "sit down" at his dog during a live ABC News interview.
- The incident occurred while Mr Joyce was being questioned by Sarah Ferguson about One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's meeting with British far-right agitator Tommy Robinson.
- Mr Joyce apologised for the dog, which he claimed was barking incessantly under a deck, but later snapped at the interviewer when she suggested the dog was not a problem.
- The clip quickly went viral, sparking debate online with some viewers criticising Mr Joyce's anger towards the animal, while others suggested he was attempting to deflect from difficult political questions.
- Mr Joyce, who joined One Nation in 2025, was defending his party leader's decision to meet with Robinson, rejecting suggestions that she crossed a line.
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