The Senate has just refused the Government's wish to axe the Carbon Tax. Here is kind of why.
Mr Palmer's "demands" were reportedly not met... and the PUP's three senators joined with Motoring Enthusiast Ricky Muir, sinking the vote 37 - 35.
The committee of the whole didn't agree to the carbon tax repeal bills
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam observed the scenes in the chamber.
what remarkable chaos
And was left speechless.
um. wow.
Australian political oracle Antony Green made the point, the Government may have been counting its chickens instead of its votes.
Dewey defeats Truman! #auspol
But now the Prime Minister has a second "trigger" to call a double dissolution. And two years ago he said this.
It could all be avoided if Clive Palmer agrees early next week to vote with the Government.
BREAKING: The Govt has agreed to new PUP amendment. Will be put to HoR next week. Carbon Tax expected to be repealed on Mon or Tues #auspol
But until then Clive Palmer is off "on holidays" probably riding his T-Rex out of town.
