Key Detail
One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce defended party leader Pauline Hanson's attendance record at Senate estimates hearings after a report indicated she was absent from 88% of hearing days over the past decade.
Statement
Joyce commented on the Seven Network that Hanson's absences were due to her being invited to many events as leader of a popular party, comparing this to demands on leaders of other major parties.
Background
The attendance analysis was conducted by the parliamentary library. The report comes after Hanson stated she was ready to serve as prime minister.