Green preferences impact on Ag

摘要

WITH the Federal Government election set for the August 21, political commentators are dedi-cating some would say excessive amounts of print space on the leaders, polls and policies of the major parties.One important development from an agricultural perspective will be the impact from the preference deal undertaken between Labor and the Greens should Labor regain power.The deal means Labor will direct its Senate preferences to the Greens, while the Greens will direct preferences to the ALP in the Lower House seats. The deal is likely to help the Greens secure the balance of power in the Senate and may get Labor over the line in some key marginal seats.