Climate 200 raises $2m in six weeks to help independents but expects Liberal party ‘interference’
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#5QF8Z)
Convenor Simon Holmes a Court says more than 2,000 donors kicked in funds for looming election campaigns against Coalition incumbents
An organisation supporting independent candidates focused on climate change to challenge Liberal incumbents in urban heartland seats says it has raised $2m in six weeks.
Simon Holmes a Court, the convenor of Climate 200, told Guardian Australia more than 2,000 donors had kicked in funds for looming political campaigns by independents - including some high net worth individuals.
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