The ‘sugar cane’ electorates are bracing for a fight between the Nationals, One Nation, Bob Katter’s Australian Party and Clive Palmer’s Australian United Party over the sugar industry code of conduct.
The multinationals that control the production of sugar in far north Queensland are waiting with bated breath for Agriculture Minister David Littleproud to announce promised changes to the sugar industry code of conduct.
It is distinctly possible Littleproud’s announcement will be the catalyst for an almighty political fight involving some of the best street brawlers in Federal Parliament, including George Christensen, Bob Katter and Pauline Hanson.
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Tony Boyd is the former Chanticleer columnist. He has more than 35 years' experience as a finance journalist. Connect with Tony on Twitter. Email Tony at tony.boyd@afr.com
