Research reveals influence bought through political donations
New report confirms large donations do get donors access to senior politicians, and details the problems with this.
Institute for Governance and Policy Studies senior associate Max Rashbrooke and Victoria University Professor of Taxation Lisa Marriott speak with Brent Edwards.
A new report into political party funding has recommended greater transparency and capping individual donations at $15,000 annually.
It also recommends introducing more state funding and restricting political donations to individuals, ruling out companies, unions, and other organisations from giving
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