Liberal MP Bridget Archer teaming up with crossbench MP Helen Haines - backing push to suspend standing orders to bring on debate for integrity commission bill
Bob Katter says he too will vote to bring on this federal icac debate
Cabinet minister Paul Fletcher says the govt won’t support a debate on this in the House
Fletcher says the govt “stands ready” to introduce its national integrity commission proposal - unclear when…
Ex liberal Craig Kelly is also sitting with Labor and the crossbench
Treasurer Frydenberg is having a long chat with Bridget Archer as she crosses the floor to vote against her government on the ICAC debate
63 yes - 66 nos
New speaker Andrew Wallace is struggling to explain the next vote or question being put to the house
Kevin Andrews - who wanted to be speaker - is now trying to help by standing up and pointing out what should happen.
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#BREAKING - Sky News can reveal Liberal MP Bridget Archer was hauled into meeting with the Prime Minister after she crossed the floor.
I'm told it was a 'frank exchange' where Mr Morrison wanted to know what was going on, what led her to the decision and "what the problem was"
The Treasurer and Minister for Women Marise Payne were on hand for the conversation after the vote.
It hasn't deterred Ms Archer - who maintains her right to cross the floor on anything at anytime - "my vote can never be taken for granted."
Asked by @SkyNewsAust about the tone of this meeting - The Prime Minister says: "very positive, and very encouraging. Bridget and I are very close colleagues...
Was it frank?
"That is not how I would describe it at all - it was a very warm, friendly and supportive meeting."