Crossbench sidelined as Labor strikes deal with Coalition on political donations and spending caps

Don Farrell agrees to amendments to secure Coalition support on electoral law reforms

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The major parties have struck a deal to cap political donations and campaign spending, sidelining crossbenchers in a major overhaul of federal electoral laws.

The legislation was expected to pass the Senate on Wednesday night after the special minister of state, Don Farrell, agreed to several amendments to secure the Coalition's support for his plan to strip big money out of politics.

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