New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say
Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unionsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueensland’s Liberal National party government will overturn a ban on property developer donations and quadruple the...
<p>Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions</p><ul><li><p>Get our <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=cvau_sfl">breaking news email</a>, <a href="https://app.adjust.com/w4u7jx3">free app</a> or <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/full-story?CMP=cvau_sfl">daily news podcast</a></p></li></ul><p>Queensland’s Liberal National party government will overturn a ban on property developer donations and quadruple the state cap on electoral donations, after tabling new laws which the Greens claim will “legalise another avenue of corruption”.</p><p>Developers have been prohibited from donating to candidates and parties in state elections since a 2018 bill passed under Labor.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/11/new-queensland-laws-overturning-ban-on-property-developer-donations-will-legalise-another-avenue-of-corruption-greens-say">Continue reading...</a>
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