The Australian Electoral Commission have released donation and expenditure details surrounding the 2022 federal election, uncovering exactly where parties are getting their money from.
The data shows that the vast majority of political donations come from a minority of individual donators and institutions, raising concerns over the impact that donations may have on policy decisions.
The AEC donation disclosures provide a unique insight into the Canberra bubble for the average tax payer.
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Produced By: Jono Wakeley
Featured In Story: Kate Griffiths – Deputy Director of Budgets and Government Program – Grattan Institute
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 1 February 2023