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Wednesday, September 22

How Labor spent more than $117,000 to hold on to a seat it was never going to lose

Politics is big business, and the Labor Party continues to collect money for the campaigns that keep the Palaszczuk government in power. Charging for a seat at the table helps Labor hold seats in parliament.

Go fund me: Labor wins $5.6m from taxpayers to boost campaign

With votes tallied, donations reconciled and campaign expenses now accounted for, the Electoral Commission of Queensland can distribute almost $13 million in public funding.

Former Queensland LNP leader Deb Frecklington attended one of the two functions being investigated. (Photo: AAP Image/Dave Hunt)

Watchdog probes LNP over $143,000 from developers

Queensland’s electoral commission is reportedly investigating the Liberal National Party for allegedly receiving donations worth at least $143,000 from property developers.

Money and influence: big spenders in state election revealed

New documents reveal Queensland’s big campaign spenders, as one of the biggest of them all claims to be the victim of a political conspiracy.

Palmer puts money where his mouth is with almost $5m funding

Electoral Commission disclosures reveal Clive Palmer’s United Australia Party has ‘raised’ more than the major parties.

Two months after slamming Labor, CFMEU has a change of heart

Just weeks after vowing not to support the ALP, a powerful union has bought into the Queensland election campaign with cash donations.

Beer money: Hotels association sends cash straight to LNP candidates

The Queensland Hotels Association had donated to both sides of politics. Now, it is just giving money directly to LNP candidates.

Decision 2020
LNP flush with funds, Labor goes cap in hand to corporates, households

Sean Parnell Tuesday, October 06
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Clive Palmer's playing it safe with his latest political donation

Sean Parnell Tuesday, August 18