The $104 million rise in ‘dark money’: Calls for more transparency of political funding
An Analysis of the Electoral Commission’s 2021/2022 Financial Donors list found $105 million of ‘dark money’ has been declared by the major parties.
This ‘dark money’ has no identifiable source and lacks transparency.
Western Australian Greens MLC Brad Pettitt told Oliver Peterson on Perth Live Australian politicians need to be more transparent about the source of their funding.
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“It’s a huge issue,” said Mr Pettitt.
“It’s something the government needs to get on top of.