Aussie Greens do preference deal with mining magnate
News.com.au reports:
THE Greens risk a backlash from many of their supporters after forging a controversial preference deal with mining magnate Clive Palmer.
Despite calling for a ban on new coal mines, the Greens have quietly announced they will put the Palmer United Party ahead of Labor and the Coalition in a raft of lower house seats.
The Senate balance of power party has also ironed out a Senate preference deal with Mr Palmer – a move designed to help South Australian Greens’ Senator Sarah Hanson-Young win her seat.
A clear case of power proving more attractive than principles!
The policies of the Palmer United Party including abolishing the carbon tax and subsidies for mining – yet the Greens preference them ahead of Labour!