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14 October 2026

It’s no secret drug firms donate to political parties. But it’s still a secret exactly how much, and why

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It’s no secret drug firms donate to political parties. But it’s still a secret exactly how much, and why

Donations of A$7. 7 million over a decade have been disclosed. But that’s not the full amount, a new study shows.

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