The State Nats are continuing to ratchet up the pressure on Barnaby.
The Legislative Assembly of Queensland today debated this motion, moved by Peter Beattie:
That this House calls on all Queensland Senators to reject the Commonwealth proposed industrial relations legislation when it comes before the Senate next week to protect the living standards of Queenslanders and their families.
The motion was carried 79-7, with every member of the House present aside from the seven Liberal MPs voting in the affirmative. That includes all fifteen National MPs.
It should be food for thought for a Senator who professes to represent his State first and foremost.
Note There are now 76393 signatures on the online petition to Barnaby. Barnaby Joyce received 149673 primary votes at the last election.
Strange days when our hopes lie almost competely with QLD Nationals. Barnaby Joyce - a Democrat with a Cowboy hat.
It seems clear now that concessions will be made. But Howard will never sacrifice the essence of the bill. Barnaby must be feeling the pressure.
Well it turns out Barnaby ignored his State colleagues. So much for his claim of constitutional representation of the Senate representing the States!