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Alex Mitchell

Extreme risks for 'broken' election system

An academic says Australia should be worried wealthy individuals can distort the political process. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia risks plunging into "dangerous populism" unless political donation laws are urgently addressed.

It's one view shared at an inquiry into this year's federal election, which is exploring if campaign funding laws need to be tweaked.

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