Independent MP Zali Steggall wants to push ahead with a national anti-corruption body after comparing the Morrison government's $100 million sports grants scandal to the Australian cricket team's ball-tampering disgrace.

The Warringah MP says the Coalition's politicisation of a $100 million community sports grant program is "disgusting" and joined Labor's call for former federal sports minister Bridget McKenzie to resign.

Zali Steggall says the politicisation of a $100 million community sports grant program overseen by Bridget McKenzie is "disgusting". Credit:Alex Ellinghausen

An independent review found Senator McKenzie's office awarded most of the grants to seats being targeted by the Coalition during the election last year.

A $500,000 grant was given to the Mosman Rowing Club in Ms Steggall's seat of Warringah, as the coalition tried to save former prime minister Tony Abbott from defeat.