The independents said the bill to “reform” political donations was a stitch-up by Australia’s political duopoly. It sure looks that way.
More than 10 crossbenchers united on Monday in parliament to condemn Labor’s handling of a major overhaul of Australia’s election system.
Labor argues keeping United States-style mega-spending out of politics is a good thing for Australian democracy.
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.
Mining companies,unions and other groups with skin in the game are trying to sway the election amid new funding laws.
Leaked emails reveal Labor is raising hundreds of thousands of dollars through its Federal Business Forum while it prepares a donations crackdown.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has defended his party’s acceptance of a donation from a former MP facing criminal charges,saying Michael Trout deserves his day in court.
In defending his independence and suitability for the new role and JBS&G’s donations Darren Walsh revealed why many WA businesses like Labor’s Business Roundtable.
WA Labor and a donor have been forced to correct an error in the donation disclosure register.
A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near.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?