Greens leader Adam Bandt wedged on climate safeguard vote
While holding a whip hand, the Greens are also wedged on the safeguard legislation, and it seems their only viable option is to vote with the government.
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While holding a whip hand, the Greens are also wedged on the safeguard legislation, and it seems their only viable option is to vote with the government.
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