Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s Liberal National party government will overturn a ban on property developer donations and quadruple the state cap on electoral donations, after tabling new laws which the Greens claim will “legalise another avenue of corruption”. Developers have been prohibited from donating to candidates and parties in state elections since a 2018 bill passed under Labor. Continue reading...
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THU · 2025-12-11 · 07:47 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1211-2064
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New Queensland laws overturning ban on property developer donations will ‘legalise another avenue of corruption’, Greens say
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.
Andrew MessengerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-11 · 07:47 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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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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Attorney general Deb Frecklington says ban was a ‘financial gerrymander’ because it didn’t apply to trade unions
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Developers have been prohibited from donating to candidates and parties in state elections since a 2018 bill.
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The Greens claim the new laws will “legalise another avenue of corruption”.
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The new laws will quadruple the state cap on electoral donations.
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Queensland's Liberal National party government will overturn a ban on property developer donations.
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