Mr Joyce is facing damaging political questions arising from his relationship - which began as an extramarital affair - with a staffer who once served in his office.
The scandal has dominated national attention since a photo of the ex-staffer, Vikki Campion, was featured on the front page of Sydney's Daily Telegraph last Wednesday, showing her pregnant with Mr Joyce's child.
Immediately it sparked debate about justifications for publishing the image. In Australia, the private lives of politicians are largely kept out of the public eye.
But arguments for the story's public interest quickly emerged.
Why is Mr Joyce in political trouble?
At first, Mr Joyce, leader of junior coalition party the Nationals, was accused of hypocrisy. One criticism focused on his reasons for opposing same-sex marriage before it was legalised by Australia.
During that debate, the conservative politician argued the previous marriage definition had "stood the test of time". However, he also acknowledged that many such unions failed.
"I'll acknowledge that I'm currently separated, so that's on the record," he told parliament in December.
Source: BBC NEWS
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