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2 February 2010 Sydney Morning Herald
Adele Ferguson writes that business has always been nervous of having political donations made public. Many companies overseas and in Australia are using other ways to influence government. In addition to donating less than the disclosure threshold (currently $11,200 at the federal level) to avoid scrutiny, they attempt various other methods described by Ms Ferguson.
Since reform appears to be stalled at the federal level, Ms Ferguson argues strongly for improved transparency in disclosure across Australia at the state, federal and local government levels.
To read Adele Ferguson's article on the SMH web site, CLICK HERE
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Search for donations disclosed to either the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) or the NSW Election Funding Authority (NSWEFA).
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