Section of state’s electoral act that introduced caps on political donations but carved out an exemption for major parties ruled unconstitutional
The high court has ruled Victoria’s political donation laws are unconstitutional, in a move that has been described as “enshrining a level playing field”.
The unanimous decision, handed down by Australia’s highest court on Wednesday, struck out an entire section of Victoria’s electoral act that introduced caps on political donations but carved out an exemption for major parties.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent.
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