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Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late

The Coalition raised $74 million in 2023–24, with Labor not far behind on $68 million. The Greens were a distant third, with $17 million.

Government aims to pass political donation and spending caps within a fortnight after in-principle deal with opposition

The cap on the total amount a donor could give in a year, covering multiple recipients, is expected to be more than $600,000.

South Australia’s plan to ban political donations raises big risks as well as benefits

ampaign spending by political parties and candidates would be capped during the period prior to a state election to keep the cost of public funding down.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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