Pauline Hanson's One Nation will abstain from voting on "non-critical" legislation in the Senate until the Morrison government steps in to
, is demanding the diary industry be re-regulated amid intense pressure on producers due to farm gate prices.
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts confirmed he would adopt his leader's position during debate on a bill to make it easier for first home buyers to enter the market.
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts. Source: AAP
"In support of Senator Hanson's decision to not vote on legislation other than critical legislation until the government has , I will not be voting on this bill," he told parliament on Monday.
Dairy farmers protest in Brisbane outside a Coles. Source: AAP
Senator Hanson has drafted legislation to re-regulate the dairy industry, a proposal which the federal government has rejected.
Before the election, Labor pledged to get the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate the best way to establish a minimum farmgate milk price.
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