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Bridget Archer made 'brave' move of crossing floor

Sky News host Nicholas Reece says Liberal MP Bridget Archer made the brave move of crossing the floor to vote for a federal corruption body. “The move was significant on a number of levels. Ms Archer represents the Tasmanian seat of Bass one of the most marginal in the country,” Mr Reece said. “She would not be doing this unless she thought this was an important issue in her electorate. “When the vote was held the supporters of a federal ICAC had the most votes but the motion failed due to technical reasons. “The government's suppression of the integrity debate was a pyrrhic victory, not only has the government failed to bring forward its own promised legislation, it had also refused to allow a debate on an issue very many Australians rate highly." Mr Reece said Prime Minister Scott Morrison compounded the situation with an "extraordinary attack on the New South Wales ICAC". “The PM's comments attracted widespread condemnation from the legal community, attacking an independent investigation while it is still underway is an attack on the rule of law," Mr Reece said. “It is also not a good look for the PM to be resisting calls for a federal corruption watchdog amid various pork barrelling scandals involving government ministers, including some who will still remain in the Cabinet.”