Bridget Archer says Dutton appears to be ‘weaponising’ child abuse for ‘political advantage’

Peter Dutton’s call for a royal commission into child sexual abuse in Indigenous communities has triggered rowdy scenes in parliament. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

Bridget Archer has blasted Peter Dutton for appearing to “weaponise” child sexual abuse for “some perceived political advantage” after the Liberal backbencher crossed the floor to vote against a motion calling for a royal commission into child sexual abuse in Indigenous communities.

A furious Archer told Guardian Australia on Tuesday she would probably support a royal commission into child sexual abuse if any new inquiry examined the prevalence of that behaviour in all parts of the community, not just in Indigenous communities.