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

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy, Josh Butler, Krishani Dhanji and Nick EvershedFebruary 2, 2026 at 02:59 AM

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New data from the Australian Electoral Commission reveals significant political donations in 2024-25. Clive Palmer's Mineralogy was the largest single donor, contributing $53.1 million to his Trumpet of Patriots. Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting donated a total of $895,000 to Advance, a right-wing political campaign organization. Hancock Prospecting made two separate donations to Advance during the financial year. The data, released on Monday, provides transparency regarding financial contributions to political entities in Australia.

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Australian Electoral Commission 60% Mineralogy 70% Trumpet of Patriots ×275% Clive Palmer ×280% Hancock Prospecting ×280% Advance ×285% Gina Rinehart ×290%

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