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New data show where the parties got their money from in the lead-up to the 2025 election

By Kate Griffiths, Democracy Deputy Program Director, Grattan Institute
Matthew Bowes, Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute

Huge amounts of money flowed into the coffers of Australian political parties in the lead up to the most recent federal election. Here’s who gave the most.

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