Opposition leader warns against powers so extensive they result in ‘show trials’ as ‘good faith’ talks on bill continue
Peter Dutton says the opposition is talking to the Albanese government “in good faith” regarding Labor’s national anti-corruption commission bill to be introduced next week.
Dutton refused to be drawn into a “clause-by-clause” analysis of the bill when talking to reporters but said he had “spoken to the prime minister about the issue and we continue that in good faith”.On 30 May, after his election as Liberal leader, Dutton gave in-principle support for independent MP Helen Haines’ bill from the previous parliament, warning of the “unholy alliance” between Labor and the construction, electrical trades and maritime unions.
“I support the principle ... and the form of that and the way in which we want to work with the government. We will make more comment on that in due course.”The attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, will introduce Labor’s bill into the House of Representatives next week before a joint select committee inquiry and possible final vote in the Senate in November.
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