Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce is reportedly in advanced talks to defect to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party, in what would mark a stunning shift in the Australian political landscape.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports the New England MP has been in ongoing discussions with One Nation about a possible switch, but Mr Joyce declined to comment when approached the matter.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson did not deny the talks when asked on Friday afternoon, telling the Sydney Morning Herald: “If Barnaby wants to come to One Nation I’d be happy to have him.”

She also hinted that other Coalition MPs could follow, saying she would welcome disaffected members from across the right of politics.

The former Deputy Prime Minister’s possible defection comes as the Coalition grapples with

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