Barnaby Joyce sworn in as deputy prime minister as Scott Morrison watches via video link
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Barnaby Joyce has completed a stunning return as deputy prime minister less than three-and-a-half years after quitting in a cloud of scandal.
Mr Joyce was sworn in at Government House early on Tuesday morning, flanked by his partner Vikki Campion and two young sons, after defeating Michael McCormack in a Nationals leadership spill.
Queensland senator Matt Canavan described the leadership switch as a restoration, not a revolution, and said Mr Joyce would be a loud, leading voice for rural Australians.