Article 7233B New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

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Andrew Messenger
from World news | The Guardian on (#7233B)

Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a financial gerrymander' because it didn't apply to trade unions

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.

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