Independent senator David Pocock ‘deeply concerned’ legislation designed to cap donations and electoral spending would lock out community independentsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependents have accused the Albanese government of attempting to “rig” electoral rules in a “major party stitch-up” which the billionaire Clive Palmer has already said he will take to the high court.On Friday the special minister of state, Don Farrell, announced details of Labor’s electoral reform bill, including raising public funding to $5 a vote, a $20,000 cap on individual donations and an $800,000 cap on spending per electorate.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…
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Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-11-15 04:24:36
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Labor and Coalition accused of cooking up ‘secret deal’ on electoral rules as Clive Palmer signals court challenge
