New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerDecember 11, 2025 at 08:47 AM

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Queensland's Liberal National party government is introducing new laws to overturn the existing ban on property developer donations to state election candidates and parties, which was established in 2018 under the Labor government. The proposed legislation also includes a measure to quadruple the state cap on electoral donations. Attorney General Deb Frecklington stated the previous ban was a "financial gerrymander" because it didn't apply to trade unions. The Greens party has criticized the move, asserting that it will create another avenue for corruption. The new laws are being debated in Queensland.

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Liberal National party ×280% Deb Frecklington ×2100% Queensland ×3100%

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property developer donations 100% electoral donations 80% corruption 70% queensland 60% political donations 50% new laws 50% trade unions 40% liberal national party 40%

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Queensland

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