Australia politics live: Zali Steggall confronts Don Farrell in parliament corridor over political donations law change
Independent crashes press conference to argue with trade minister. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcasDon Farrell defends electoral donations lawsOn to electoral donations – which Farrell is also in charge of – he’s asked about criticisms from the independents that the legislation disadvantages new contenders, and entrenches the two-party system.We’re actually reducing the amount of money that the major political parties can spend on an election, and that is to the benefit of all candidates. And can I say this Sally, we’ve kept the amount of money you can spend on a single electorate at $800,000. If you can’t pick your message out to the Australian people with a spend of $800,000 [then] there’s something wrong with your campaign.What I’m aware of is what we’ve been doing over the last three years, and I think we have been complying with all of the arrangements that were in place and the appropriate arrangements that were in place to ensure that we continue to supply high-quality Australian-made aluminium into the American market. Continue reading...
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Don Farrell defends electoral donations laws
On to electoral donations – which Farrell is also in charge of – he’s asked about criticisms from the independents that the legislation disadvantages new contenders, and entrenches the two-party system.
We’re actually reducing the amount of money that the major political parties can spend on an election, and that is to the benefit of all candidates. And can I say this Sally, we’ve kept the amount of money you can spend on a single electorate at $800,000. If you can’t pick your message out to the Australian people with a spend of $800,000 [then] there’s something wrong with your campaign.
What I’m aware of is what we’ve been doing over the last three years, and I think we have been complying with all of the arrangements that were in place and the appropriate arrangements that were in place to ensure that we continue to supply high-quality Australian-made aluminium into the American market. Continue reading...
