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Dominic Giannini

Ex-MPs launch court challenge against poll spend caps

Independents say incoming electoral donation rules aren't fair (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Controversial political campaign donation laws and electoral spending caps are being challenged in Australia's highest court, with independents arguing they stack the deck against them.

Former politicians Zoe Daniel and Rex Patrick have launched a High Court bid, claiming the reforms privilege major political parties over independents.

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