South Australia introduces ‘world-leading’ bill to ban political donations from elections
Premier says move will end the ‘nexus between money and political power’ and challenges state and federal counterparts to follow suitGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has announced plans to ban political donations from state elections, paving the way for nation-leading electoral reforms.The state’s electoral amendment bill announced on Wednesday night will ban electoral donations and gifts to registered political parties, members of parliament and candidates. The state will provide funding to allow parties and candidates to contest elections, run campaigns and promote political ideas.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
Premier says move will end the ‘nexus between money and political power’ and challenges state and federal counterparts to follow suit
The South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, has announced plans to ban political donations from state elections, paving the way for nation-leading electoral reforms.
The state’s electoral amendment bill announced on Wednesday night will ban electoral donations and gifts to registered political parties, members of parliament and candidates. The state will provide funding to allow parties and candidates to contest elections, run campaigns and promote political ideas.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
