Barnaby Joyce says he is 'absolutely confident' in his position regarding a controversial $80 million water purchase made when he was water minister.
Barnaby Joyce says he doesn't care if a royal commission investigates a controversial $80 million water purchase made when he was water minister because he is"absolutely confident" in his position.
Labor has demanded more information on the purchase from the Agriculture and Water Resources Department, which water spokesman Tony Burke believes paid over the odds. Mr Morrison also defended Mr Joyce and Energy Minister Angus Taylor - who was once a director of Eastern Australia Agriculture - saying a Senate inquiry showed the arrangements were conducted"at complete arm's length from any ministers".
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