Christensen predicts political “turmoil” on sugar marketing demands

Colin Bettles
Updated February 14 2017 - 8:57am, first published 8:35am
Queensland LNP MP George Christensen.
Queensland LNP MP George Christensen.

REPORTS of Queensland Nationals MP George Christensen defecting from his party have escalated amid growing anger at the extended battle between sugar cane growers and milling company Wilmar over supply contract arrangements.

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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