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Coalition set to block debate on federal anti-corruption body

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The Morrison government will come under renewed pressure from crossbench MPs to develop a national anti-corruption body when Parliament resumes on Monday.

Independent Cathy McGowan will seek to introduce a 200-page bill to the House of Representatives and the Greens said they would also raise the issue.

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