Conservative group Advance,which advocated for the No vote in last year’s Voice to parliament referendum,is ramping up its attacks on the Greens.
Labor wants to ram through sweeping reforms that would cut the power of big donors and restrict the fundraising of independent candidates.
The shake-up will have far-reaching consequences for all political parties,upending the way they raise,spend and disclose campaign funds.
A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near. What can we learn from efforts so far?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited WA as his Labor government released an attack ad claiming Peter Dutton and the Coalition don’t support the state’s GST deal.
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.
The election reform package would create a big change in how campaigns are funded and politicians engage in politics. But achieving consensus will not be straightforward.
A new unit inside the Australian Electoral Commission would be tasked with adjudicating on the truthfulness of election advertisements.
Anthony Albanese has told colleagues there won’t be a formal review of Labor’s role in the failed Yes campaign.
The billionaire has authorised $2 million of advertisements that warn a vote for the Voice will lead to financial costs for struggling Australian families.
The NSW government’s plans to allow third-party contributors to spend up to $226,000 in every electorate,10 times the previous cap,has been criticised by the Coalition and the Greens.