Anthony Albanese says crossbench will be to blame for any delays to anti-corruption commission

Prime minister contends Labor election commitment was only to introduce legislation for a national anti-corruption commission before the end of the year

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Anthony Albanese has warned crossbench MPs and senators they will be to blame for any delay to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Nacc) bill.

The prime minister made the comments responding to crossbench MPs who have urged the government not to rush an inquiry into the bill, which will now be introduced on 28 September following the rescheduling of parliament.

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