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South Australia proposes a ban on political donations (www.sbs.com.au)
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  • 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.
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[–] shirro 5 points 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.