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Georgie Moore

Concerns over 'opaque' political donations

Centre for Public Integrity chair Anthony Whealy QC wants caps to stop 'the fundraising arms race'. (AAP)

Donations to Australia's two major political parties are dominated by "large and opaque" sources, sparking calls for a real-time disclosure scheme and caps.

About 42 per cent of Liberal donations and 33 per cent of Labor donations since 1998/99 have come from associated entities, the Centre for Public Integrity says.

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