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Electoral Funding Reform Bill

    What does this bill do, in plain English?

    Reforms federal electoral funding: lowers the donation disclosure threshold to $5,000, introduces donation and expenditure caps, speeds up disclosure, and increases public funding. Passed as the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Act 2025; takes effect 1 January 2027.

    The case on both sides

    AI-assisted summary of public arguments — labelled per our editorial rules.

    Supporters say

    Reduces the influence of big money in politics. Increases transparency. Brings Australia in line with other democracies' donation limits.

    Critics say

    May advantage incumbent parties with existing fundraising networks. Public funding increase costs taxpayers. Definition of "foreign" may capture Australian subsidiaries.

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