Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on controversial superannuation policy

Barnaby Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ after being pressed on super policy

Barnaby Joyce said he is not Jesus Christ after he was pushed on One Nation’s superannuation policy during a live television interview.

Sep 8, 2026

Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on superannuation policy

Barnaby Joyce’s latest interview on ABC’s 7.30 program devolved into chaos when he shouted that he was One Nation’s treasury spokesman – “not Jesus Christ” .

Sep 7, 2026

Joyce says he’s ‘not Jesus Christ’ when pushed on controversial superannuation policy

Joyce was pressed on the modelling behind One Nation’s latest superannuation policy by 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson when he issued the proclamation.

Sep 7, 2026

Under pressure to explain super policy, Joyce says he is 'not Jesus Christ'

The One Nation Treasury spokesperson sidesteps questions about modelling the inflationary impact of the proposal, saying Australians are "not stupid" and can manage their own money.

Sep 8, 2026