Former Labor MP Billy Gordon announces he will not support the measures, in surprise move that hands minority Palaszczuk government its first defeat
The Palaszczuk government will suffer its first major legislative defeat after its former backbencher-turned-independent Billy Gordon revealed his opposition to tree-clearing reforms, just hours before a parliamentary vote on the bill.
Gordon announced on Thursday he would block the bill to restore clearing controls over concerns including barriers to Indigenous economic development. His statement blindsided government figures who had been confident of his support.
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Source: Guardian Environment