Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Deputy Leader of the Nationals) Share this | Hansard source

I am. And I think it is astounding that despite the overwhelming support of virtually every respected organisation, commentator and even the regulator itself—not to mention the huge win this represents for Australian farmers and small businesses—the Labor Party doesn't support this legislation. It would be extraordinary to think what blue-collar workers and unions think of Labor being in the pocket of big business. I notice they've all gone very quiet over there. Labor has failed to stand up for Australia's 3.2 million small businesses, including 540,000 based in our regions. They have turned their back on Australia's 134,000 farm businesses. While Labor's loyalty remains 100 per cent behind dodgy unions who stitch up dodgy deals for their workers, we on this side of the chamber are committed to protecting small businesses and standing up for farmers and we're going to make sure they get a fair go.