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Vikki Campion has shut down ABC 7.30’s access to her family’s farm, calling it a working property—not a media set—after footage surfaced of her husband Barnaby Joyce yelling at their dog. She explained the real challenges of rural interviews: poor connectivity, power issues, and noisy surroundings, even recalling a producer asking her to silence cicadas. Campion defended the family’s right to privacy and questioned critics’ understanding of working dogs, especially after animal rights advocates called for the dog’s euthanasia. Barnaby Joyce later apologized, admitting he “verbally assaulted” the dog but noted the pet still loves him. The fallout sparked support for Campion, including from her father, who praised her stance against what he called “the commies’ comms unity,” underscoring the ongoing clash between public figures and media intrusion in non-traditional settings.

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