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...
By Andrew Messenger · The Guardian World
Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast 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”. Developers have been prohibited from donating to candidates and parties in state elections since a 2018 bill passed under Labor. Continue reading...