Joyce likens US public execution to ‘Roman amphitheatre’ – as it happened
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•Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:57:52 GMT
📰 What Happened
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce said no one should watch the planned US livestream of a firing squad execution, calling it 'Roman amphitheatre stuff'. His comment came during a busy day in federal politics.
The same day, the Greens called for the broadcast to be blocked, and the government said online platforms have a responsibility to keep it from Australians. Political reporters followed the debate live all afternoon.
Other major items included Josh Frydenberg leaving the door open to a comeback, and the release of Australian Robert Pether after five years in detention in Iraq.
🔍 The Backstory
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 and is set to be executed in early December. US officials said the event would be shown live, drawing criticism around the world.
Joyce is a former deputy prime minister who now sits with One Nation. He is known for blunt, colourful comments that often make headlines.
Live blogs are how many Australians follow parliament in real time, mixing debate, announcements and reaction.
🎯 Why It Matters
The fight over showing a killing online touches free speech and public safety, and it shows how quickly a US decision becomes an Australian political argument.
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce said no one should watch the planned US livestream of a firing squad execution, calling it 'Roman amphitheatre stuff'. His comment came during a busy day in federal politics.
The same day, the Greens called for the broadcast to be blocked, and the government said online platforms have a responsibility to keep it from Australians. Political reporters followed the debate live all afternoon.
Other major items included Josh Frydenberg leaving the door open to a comeback, and the release of Australian Robert Pether after five years in detention in Iraq.
Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009 and is set to be executed in early December. US officials said the event would be shown live, drawing criticism around the world.
Joyce is a former deputy prime minister who now sits with One Nation. He is known for blunt, colourful comments that often make headlines.
Live blogs are how many Australians follow parliament in real time, mixing debate, announcements and reaction.
The fight over showing a killing online touches free speech and public safety, and it shows how quickly a US decision becomes an Australian political argument.