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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Martin Farrer

Morning Mail: $57m of ‘dark money’ in political donations, Biden sanctions Israeli settlers, new funds for Ukraine

Around $57m donated to parties last year is classified as ‘dark money’.
Around $57m donated to parties last year is classified as ‘dark money’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Morning everyone. Yesterday we learned who the big donors are in Australian politics. Our analysis of the political donation figures shows that there is $57m of “dark money” floating around – where the source is unknown – and it accounts for about one quarter of political funding.

Elsewhere, there are two big developments in the Middle East with Joe Biden ordering sanctions against Israeli settlers and airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia. Plus: how can you tell when a politician is lying?

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