Political donations banned in South Australia

Political donations banned in South Australia

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Is South Australia’s democracy finally money-free?

South Australia has formally outlawed political donations to registered parties and sitting MPs, positioning itself as the most stringent jurisdiction in Australia when it comes to campaign financing. From July 1, the new laws bar individuals or entities from giving or accepting donations tied to electoral activity, except in tightly regulated cases for new candidates. The Premier, Peter Malinauskas, says the aim is clear: “We are getting money …