Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, who revealed in parliament last year that his 24-year marriage had broken down, is expecting a baby with a former member of his staff.
Rumours of the affair and baby surfaced during the New England by-election in October but they have not been confirmed.
The staffer is Mr Joyce's former media adviser Vikki Campion, 33, according to News Corp.
Mr Joyce, 50, who has four daughters from his marriage to Natalie Joyce. His baby with Ms Campion is reportedly due in April.
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Social Services Minister Dan Tehan told ABC radio on Wednesday the matter was a personal one for the Nationals leader and Ms Campion.
"My personal view is that this is a private matter, therefore it should be up to the individual or individuals as to what they put into the public domain or not," Mr Tehan said.
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