Australian MP interrupts interview to shout at dog

Australian National Party leader Barnaby Joyce caused a brief disruption during a live interview on the Seven Network’s “Sunrise” program on Tuesday morning when he raised his voice toward a dog that had entered the studio. The incident occurred midway through a discussion about rural policy, prompting the host to pause the segment while production staff escorted the animal out of the set. Joyce later resumed the interview, addressing the camera without further reference to the interruption.

The unexpected outburst has drawn attention from viewers and media commentators, who noted the rarity of such a moment in a formal broadcast. Network representatives confirmed that the dog, belonging to a crew member, was inadvertently brought onto the set and that no further action was taken against Joyce. The interview concluded with Joyce reiterating his party’s stance on agricultural subsidies, and the program resumed its regular schedule without additional incident.