Australia's New Campaign Finance Laws: Generous Caps and Lingering Loopholes
Australia has enacted new political finance laws capping donations and electioneering spending for the first time. However, generous limits and complex rules raise questions about their effectiveness, with critics pointing to loopholes that may favor major parties.
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