Jacqui Lambie and Greens criticise bid to reimpose weaker political donations laws

Crossbenchers fear bill will allow developer donations banned by states, as Labor says it's negotiating with the government

Senator Jacqui Lambie and the Greens have lashed out at a government bill reimposing weaker federal laws on donations, warning that it will allow developer donations banned in stricter state regimes.

Lambie and the Greens democracy spokeswoman, Larissa Waters, have called for an inquiry to examine the bill, after Labor's Don Farrell told caucus the opposition was negotiating with the government, sparking fears the bill could be waved through with opposition support.