Victorian government to overhaul political donation laws
The Victorian government plans to introduce new laws to limit political donations following a court ruling that deemed the previous framework unconstitutional. This move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in political financing. The changes are expected to reshape the landscape of political donations in the state.
- ▪The Victorian government will reinstate limits on political donations.
- ▪A court found the old political donation framework unconstitutional.
- ▪The new laws aim to improve transparency and accountability in political financing.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:31:36 +1000 |
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