Gina Rinehart’s company donated almost $900k to rightwing group Advance, political donations data shows

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting made two political donations totalling $895,000 to the rightwing campaign group Advance. Photograph: Hollie Adams/Reuters

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting donated almost $900,000 to rightwing political campaign outfit Advance last financial year, while Clive Palmer was the country’s largest single donor, giving his own Trumpet of Patriots just over $53m.

New political donations data released by the Australian Electoral Commission on Monday showed Hancock Prospecting made two donations in 2024-25 to Advance, worth a combined $895,000.