Australian Court Challenged on Electoral Spending Caps
Update: 2025-12-15
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Former politicians Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick challenge Australias new electoral spending caps and donation laws in the countrys highest court. They argue these reforms unfairly favor major parties over independents, with stricter limits on individual donations and spending caps that disproportionately impact independents. The new rules, set to begin in mid-2026, could make it harder for independents to compete effectively, as major parties can spend up to ninety million nationally on general advertising, which doesnt count towards the local cap. Daniel and Patrick, considering running in the 2028 election, see these caps as a significant disincentive, as theyve previously spent more than the proposed limits.
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