Campaign group behind attack ads on Labor, Greens and teal candidates was funded by coal industry lobby

A campaign group called Australians for Prosperity received $3.89m in total political receipts last financial year, with 95% of its funding coming from Coal Australia. This information was disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commission. The majority of the funding came from a single source, highlighting the significant influence of the coal industry lobby on the campaign group's finances. Australians for Prosperity targeted Labor, the Greens, and teal independent candidates during the last federal election. The group's funding is notable due to its close ties with Coal Australia, a prominent player in the Australian coal industry. This revelation raises questions about the potential impact of the coal industry's influence on political campaigns.