International Law

Opposition holds out on political donations

Coalition opposition in the Senate means that not too much has changed on the campaign disclosure front. The figures are still released up to 19 months after the event, there are no consolidated balance sheets, no detailed breakdowns of spending and no restrictions on who can donate. Foreign dictators could pour millions into an Australian political party. Indeed, the Singapore Government gave $20,000 to both major federal parties through Optus, a business whose fortunes are particularly vulnerable to federal laws and regulations.

Full post as published by Open and Shut on February 01, 2010 (boomark / email).