Donors gave $131m ahead of Australia’s 2025 election. Here’s who they are
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Ahead of Australia's 2025 election, donors contributed $131 million to political parties, according to Australian Electoral Commission data from the 2024-25 financial year. Technology, fossil fuel, and financial sector entities were major contributors, donating millions to Labor, Liberal, and Greens parties. Mining magnate Clive Palmer was the largest single donor, giving over $53 million to his Trumpet of Patriots party. While declared donations reached a record high, over $138 million in contributions remain undisclosed due to falling below the reporting threshold. Fossil fuel and resources companies donated $10 million to major parties and campaign groups, excluding Palmer's donations. The total amount of money from any source received by major political parties in 2024-25 was $421m.
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