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The Herald Sun front page Monday 2/12/24, labelling the sponsored report as ‘Exclusive’.

Greens to call News Corp execs to greenwashing inquiry over gas ads

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young says News Corp should explain its alleged attempt to disguise paid “propaganda” as news.

  • Calum Jaspan

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Senator Dorinda Cox and Adam Bandt.

Right-wing group targets Greens in million-dollar ad blitz

Conservative group Advance, which advocated for the No vote in last year’s Voice to parliament referendum, is ramping up its attacks on the Greens.

  • James Massola
New legislation will reduce the amount of money people and companies can donate to political parties.

Crossbench in the gun under laws to shut out big money and ‘protect democracy’

Labor wants to ram through sweeping reforms that would cut the power of big donors and restrict the fundraising of independent candidates.

  • Paul Sakkal
New donation disclosures reveal millions were spent on political action groups focused on climate change and conservative social issues.

Labor, Coalition strike in-principle deal to shut out big money donors

The shake-up will have far-reaching consequences for all political parties, upending the way they raise, spend and disclose campaign funds.

  • Paul Sakkal
Spruiking health data green shoots and hospital upgrades in high-vis at a media conference at in Ipswich on Monday, Miles himself was none-the-wiser about the outdated 50¢ fare messages.

What an ad library tells us about the state of Queensland politics

A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near. What can we learn from efforts so far?

  • Matt Dennien
The Coalition ramped up its attack on the Australian government’s security checks throughout the parliamentary sitting fortnight.

Labor attack ad claims Dutton won’t support WA’s $36.5b GST share

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited WA as his Labor government released an attack ad claiming Peter Dutton and the Coalition don’t support the state’s GST deal.

  • Alex Condon
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Senator David Pocock has called for a ban on AI-generated election materials.

Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials

There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.

  • David Swan
Independent senator David Pocock, Special Minister of State Don Farrell and mining magnate Clive Palmer.

Last hurrah for the big spenders? Inside Labor’s campaign reform balancing act

The election reform package would create a big change in how campaigns are funded and politicians engage in politics. But achieving consensus will not be straightforward.

  • Paul Sakkal
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Neither side of politics has embraced the clear policy frameworks and principles and genuine tax, workplace and regulatory reform required to encourage risk-taking investment.

Political campaign lies to be outlawed (if they’re definitely lies)

A new unit inside the Australian Electoral Commission would be tasked with adjudicating on the truthfulness of election advertisements. 

  • Paul Sakkal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 17 October 2023

Labor won’t look back on Yes campaign but hamstrung on next steps

Anthony Albanese has told colleagues there won’t be a formal review of Labor’s role in the failed Yes campaign.

  • James Massola and David Crowe

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