December 2016

Farmers across the country are breathing a sigh of relief, with the Greens supporting the Federal Government’s 15 per cent tax rate for backpackers in Parliament today. Leader of the Greens Richard Di Natale announced that his nine senators would support the rate, and said their decision would introduce certainty for farmers and the environment. With their support and that of other crossbenchers, the Bills are expected to pass the Senate tonight. “This solution is