Independent will lobby Coalition MPs to support proposed anti-corruption commission
by Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent from on (#5QY99)
Helen Haines will work to secure numbers in parliament after Scott Morrison told her the government will not allow debate on her bill
The independent MP Helen Haines has warned Scott Morrison she will lobby concerned" government MPs for support for her proposed anti-corruption bill to deliver a new federal integrity commission.
Haines, who will reintroduce her Australian Federal Integrity Commission (Afic) bill to the House of Representatives next week, met with the prime minister on Wednesday and sought the government's support to allow the bill to be debated and voted upon.
Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning
Continue reading...