South Australia's Labor government says it wants "money out of politics" and will introduce legislation to ban electoral donations.
  • South Australia’s government will introduce legislation to ban electoral donations.
  • Newly registered political parties and unendorsed candidates would be entitled to receive donations of up to $2,700.
  • Premier Peter Malinauskas said the reforms may face legal challenge.
  • shirro@aussie.zoneEnglish
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    22 days ago

    Electoral donations are kind of arms length influence. I think we are well beyond that in SA where politician’s families and future careers are deeply intertwined with the businesses and organizations seeking influence.