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Victorian court rejects delay in challenge to donation laws, allowing case to proceed.
The Victorian government’s bid to delay a High Court challenge to its political donation laws has been rejected, allowing the case to move forward.
Independent candidates Paul Hopper and Melissa Lowe argue that rules letting major parties use uncapped fundraising entities give them an unfair advantage and violate constitutional free speech rights.
The state sought a postponement to await proposed reforms enabling independents to create similar entities, but conceded those changes were uncertain.
The High Court, citing the approaching 2026 election and public interest, dismissed the delay and ordered the government to pay legal costs.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about political funding fairness, with similar challenges expected at the federal level.
El tribunal victoriano rechaza la demora en el desafío a las leyes de donación, permitiendo que el caso continúe.