Federal member for Indi Helen Haines says she is adamant she "won't be bullied by anyone" regardless of who wins at the May 21 election, especially by Barnaby Joyce if he remains as deputy prime minister.
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This race is incredibly tight. We hold Indi by a margin of just 1.4 per cent.
- Helen Haines
Dr Haines was speaking on Monday at Wodonga to re-emphasise her priorities as an independent serving the region.
"I don't have to worry about having a party boss," she said. "The integrity commission is a big issue ... I will never be bullied by Barnaby.
"I will never take the people of Indi for granted."
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Dr Haines previously said she was looking forward to the contest.
"This race is incredibly tight," she said.
"We hold Indi by a margin of just 1.4 per cent.
"Our Orange Army is fired up and doing amazing work."
Regarding housing, Dr Haines said she would address more details of her views and plans on the issue on Tuesday afternoon.
Dr Haines said she would be happy to work with any Parliament to establish a commission "that's fit for purpose".
Her integrity bill failed to pass in Parliament last year because of a technicality involving the COVID-19 epidemic crisis.
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