26 November 2021, The Guardian: Bridget Archer says she didn’t want to meet PM immediately after crossing floor on integrity commission. Liberal backbencher Bridget Archer says she didn’t want to be hauled into a meeting with Scott Morrison after she crossed the floor to support an independent MP’s integrity commission bill. The prime minister has moved to quell internal revolts by talking to Archer on Thursday afternoon and separately referring the controversial religious discrimination bill to a joint committee. Morrison on Friday defended the “friendly” meeting with Archer after she supported a bid by Helen Haines to suspend standing orders to push for a stronger anti-corruption watchdog… But Archer told Guardian Australia that while the meeting was friendly, it was a “frank discussion – not just a pastoral care meeting”. “I would have preferred not to have the meeting at that time while I was feeling emotional,” she said. The meeting covered Archer’s decision to exercise her right to cross the floor on an integrity commission and her views on religious discrimination. Archer was offered a pair for the final sitting week of parliament, which would have neutralised her ability to support motions like the one attempted by Haines, but she declined. READ MORE HERE
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25 November 2021, The Conversation, Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry. The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week has been one of chaos, with revolts coming from the right and the left. And that’s … Continue reading →
18 November 2021, The Conversation: With a federal election looming, is there new hope for leadership on integrity and transparency? As we head into a federal election campaign next year, the focus on whether government – and which party – can … Continue reading →
15 November 2021, Renew Economy. Australia hails COP26 “green light for more coal,” won’t budge on 2030 target. With the ink barely dry on the Glasgow Climate Pact, the Morrison Coalition government has settled straight back into its domestic routine … Continue reading →