Joyce and Tan Bao began a "war of words". (Australian Broadcasting Corporation Photo)
Australia`s prime minister, (Malcolm Turnbull), said Thursday that the affair between deputy prime minister Joyce (Barnaby Joyce) and former employee Kang Ping (Vikki Campion), 33, was a shocking mistake in judgment. Joyce rebuked on Friday that Tan Bao was "inappropriate" and unnecessary and said he would not resign as deputy prime minister. Opposition party leader (Bill Shorten) (Bill Shorten) criticized the prime minister for "a war of words."
Tan Bao announced on Thursday that he would rewrite the conduct of the minister and prohibit him from having sexual relations with staff, the Comprehensive Australian News Agency reported. He told reporters 50-year-old Joyce humiliated his wife, daughter and now-in-arms girlfriend.
"Joyce had a relationship with a young woman who worked in her office," Tan said. "it was a shocking mistake in judgment. What he has done has deeply saddened the above-mentioned women and appalled all of us. "
In response to the incident this morning, Joyce claimed that Mr. Tan`s comments "did further harm" and that "in many ways it would not be appropriate." Joyce added: "I`ve heard [these criticisms] and I don`t think it`s necessary, just to show everyone the scabs."
Tan Bao also said on Friday that Joyce is considering staying, but he did not personally ask Joyce to resign. Joyce says he doesn`t think people should quit because of personal problems.
Asked how he would continue his business with Tan, Joyce said he hoped the relationship with Tan would be as smooth as any other relationship.
In response to the "verbal war" between Tan Bao and Joyce, Schutton said in Melbourne on Friday: "to be very frank, neither of these two men is fit to be in the upper ranks in terms of their behaviour."
In addition to her relationship with Kang Ping, Joyce was criticized for not paying rent for six months in the house of businessman (Greg Maguire) McGuire, and for serving in the offices of several ministers.
Tan Baowang shake up Joyce`s status New Conduct is accused of "madness"
Because Joyce was the leader of the National Party, Tan Bao, leader of the Liberal Party, could not dismiss Joyce. And members of the National Party are still backing Joyce this week.
Liberal backseat Senator Andrews (Kevin Andrews) said Joyce`s stay should be resolved before Tan Bao`s visit to the United States next week, adding that "most Australians want our leaders to sit down on such issues and solve them by seeking common ground while reserving differences."
National MP Brode (Andrew Broad) told ABC he would wait for evidence to show if Joyce had abused public power, but would not be dominated by the media or Tan Bao. If the evidence gives a yes answer, he will also call for action within the National Party.
Kristensen (George Christensen), a member of the National Party, described it as "crazy" about the conduct of banning sexual relations between ministers and employees.
Bourne (Christopher Pyne), a former Liberal MP, believes the ban on sex with employees is a modern labour relations norm long in place by some private companies, and that Mr Tan was forced to issue such a ban "very disappointing".
(Anthony Albanese), a former Labour MP, called it "common sense" for employers not to have sex with employees, and expressed concern that Joyce might have violated professional ethics in other ways.
State and territory cold "sex ban"
Kunzhou, South Australia and Western Australia governors said they would not follow Tan Baolai to restrict the relationship between the director and staff.
Western Australia Governor McGovern (Mark McGowan) told reporters: "I have other priorities." Frankly, I think [the sex ban] is a bit of a shame to the country.
McGovern also said Western Australia has a wide range of codes of conduct and does not want Western Australia to be involved in the country`s farce.
Palazouk (Annastacia Palaszczuk), the state`s female governor, also has no intention of being "forbidden," because his director knows the code of conduct. "my directors know that public expectations are high and I think they can meet expectations," she said. Wendry (Jay Weatherill), governor of South Australia, said it was common sense to ban sexual relations with employees. "if we start to regulate common sense, then we have to spend a lot of time making rules," he said.
Gold Coast Mayor Tate (Tom Tate) said politicians at any level of goverment should not have sex with employees. He added: "you come to (goverment) to work, then focus on work." If you`re looking for romance, go outside. "
But when asked if the Gold Coast City Council would impose a ban on sexual relations with employees, Tate said it was just his personal stance.
