Greens legislation would ban dirty donations as AEC data reveals major parties still pocketing millions in corporate handouts

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Lines attributable to Greens Democracy Spokesperson, Senator Steph Hodgins-May: “AEC data confirms that the major parties are still hooked on dirty donations. “While everyday Australians struggle with soaring cost of living and housing crises, big corporations are pouring millions into Labor and Liberal coffers to protect their profits. “Nearly $4 million from coal and gas has flowed to the major parties in just one year.

You cannot fight the climate crisis while being funded by those who profit from it. “When the gambling industry and the big banks write massive cheques, they’re not doing it for nothing — they’re pulling the strings from behind the scenes. “This Bill would finally clean up politics by putting a stop to dirty donations.

“It will cap donations at $3,000 per term, finishing the job abandoned when Labor and the Liberals cut a backroom deal to gut last year’s electoral reforms.” —end— Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.

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