Weak campaign finance laws mean Australia money in elections lacks protection against huge donors

Democracy and the campaigning arms race (the politics behind our politicians)

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Many now know that Rudd has flown in Obama’s digital strategist to help with his campaign. As a result, there’s been a personal appeal for donations. “To run an election campaign costs a lot of money.

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