New South WalesBarilaro a poor man’s Barnaby who just bit off more gum than he can ever chewMuch like the koalas he seems so keen to kill, John Barilaro's destabilising behaviour has him staring down the barrel of (political) extinction.Janine PerrettSep 11, 2020 16NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro (Image: AAP/Dean Lewins)At first glance NSW Deputy Premier and National Party leader John Barilaro is just a poor man’s Barnaby Joyce. In reality, he’s more like Barnaby without the charm and intelligence. (Barnaby actually finished his accounting degree).The parallels run deep and not all are obvious. Want to read up on John Barilaro's long history of destabilising behaviour? Register your email address to get FREE access on a 21-day trial. Register now Sending...OrContinue with FacebookContinue with GoogleBy submitting this form, you agree to accept Crikey’s terms and conditionsAlready a subscriber? Log in to keep readingAbout the AuthorJanine PerrettJanine Perrett is a journalist, broadcaster and commentator on business and politics. She has four decades of experience working in newspapers, radio and TV, here and in the US.TopicsAndrew Constanceeden-monaro byelectionGladys BerejiklianJohn Barilaromichael mccormackNSW Nationalsthe nationals
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