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   ( @shirro@aussie.zone ) English
    4•4 months 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.