Christian Porter admits Coalition missed own deadline on integrity commission legislation

Attorney general says consultation ‘will take as long as necessary’ amid push for greater progress

The Morrison government has missed its own deadline to release its integrity commission legislation for consultation, with Christian Porter refusing to commit to a timeline for its passage.

The independent crossbencher Zali Steggall said the McKenzie sports grant revelations were further proof of the “urgent need” for a federal body capable of investigating the actions of commonwealth MPs and ministers.

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