Donors gave $131m before Australia’s 2025 election. Here’s who they are

Analysis of Australian Electoral Commission data from the 2024-25 financial year shows fossil fuel and resources companies sent $10m in total to the Labor, Liberal and Nationals parties, as well as third-party campaign groups. Photograph: Bianca De Marchi/AAP

Technology, fossil fuels and financial sector donors gave millions to Australian political parties before the 2025 election, while lobby groups, gambling firms and hotels companies also chipped in.

Analysis of Australian Electoral Commission data from the 2024-25 financial year found companies and individuals with interests in the tech sector donated more than $13m to the Labor, Liberal and Greens parties.