Australia investigates donations to political parties from alcohol and gambling groups

Alcohol and gambling groups gave US$1.6 million to political parties in 2023–2024, in line with statistics from the Australian Electoral Commission.

Alcohol-affiliated companies contributed $778,000, gambling-related groups contributed $495,000, and businesses in each industries contributed $327,000.

Major political events acquired the majority of the donations, with the Australian Labor Party receiving 61% and the Liberal National Party receiving 38%.
 
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