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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Andrew Messenger

New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

Queensland attorney general Deb Frecklington
The Queensland attorney general, Deb Frecklington, says move to allow property developer donations will ‘promote freedom of expression’. Photograph: Jono Searle/AAP

Queensland’s Liberal National party government will overturn a ban on property developer donations and quadruple the state cap on electoral donations, after tabling new laws which the Greens claim will “legalise another avenue of corruption”.

Developers have been prohibited from donating to candidates and parties in state elections since a 2018 bill passed under Labor.

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