Australian major parties push electoral reform bill seen as giving them funding advantage, critics say.

Australia's major parties are pushing to pass an electoral reform bill that critics say will give them a funding advantage. The bill would raise public funding per vote to $5 and cap individual donations at $20,000, benefiting incumbents and costing an extra $41 million. Critics argue it unfairly aids major parties and limits smaller parties' influence, potentially rigging the system to maintain their power.

December 02, 2024
3 Articles