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23 September 2026

New rules finally put a ceiling on money in politics – but the cap is double what it should be

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New rules finally put a ceiling on money in politics – but the cap is double what it should be

The way political parties and candidates can spend during federal elections is set to change next year. Australians will finally get much better visibility of political donations. For the first time, ...

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