Liberal MP Bridget Archer ‘open-minded’ on Labor’s push to overhaul climate safeguard mechanism

Archer says she would potentially' support reform, if she can be satisfied it won't cause heavy industry to leave Australia

• Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates
• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The Liberal MP Bridget Archer says she has an open mind on supporting the Albanese government's planned overhaul of the safeguard mechanism if Labor can satisfy her concerns that a stronger climate policy won't see heavy industry quit the country.

I'm open-minded in relation to it," Archer told Guardian Australia on Wednesday. Of course I can see what the government is trying to do."

Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup