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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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The donations 'reforms' are a hoax and the major parties are in bed together
[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes
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The donations 'reforms' are a hoax and the major parties are in bed together

How much longer do we have to listen to sanctimonious lies from poker-faced politicians about getting big money out of politics?'
The article from Crikey discusses the ongoing issue of political donations in Australia, highlighting how major parties have historically resisted reforms aimed at increasing transparency and reducing the influence of big donors. It points out that despite public outcry and various scandals, both the Liberal and Labor parties have engaged in what the author describes as a "hoax" of reform, where they propose changes that either never materialize or are watered down to maintain the status quo. The piece critiques the lack of genuine commitment to change, noting that recent proposals for donation caps and real-time disclosure have been met with skepticism and delays. It argues that without significant pressure from the public or minor parties, the major parties will continue to benefit from the current system, which allows them to receive substantial, often undisclosed, donations that influence policy and governance.

Read the Full Crikey Article at [ https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/11/26/donations-reforms-hoax-major-parties/ ]