Christensen: sugar code withdrawal “death-knell” for sugar industry

Colin Bettles
Updated August 24 2017 - 2:45pm, first published 2:07pm
Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen not so sweet on moves to try and remove the sugar industry code of conduct by a NSW Senator.
Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen not so sweet on moves to try and remove the sugar industry code of conduct by a NSW Senator.

QUEENSLAND Nationals MP George Christensen has taken a major swipe at NSW Liberal Democratic Senator David Leyonhjelm for his political manoeuvre to try and remove the federal government’s sugar marketing code of conduct.

Colin Bettles

Colin Bettles

Canberra Bureau Chief

Has been the Canberra Bureau Chief for Fairfax Agricultural Media since 2010 - survived the hung parliament - former media manager at Western Australian Cricket Association now covering national agricultural and rural issues in federal politics.

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