Political advertising
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.
- by Alex Condon
Latest
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.
- by David Swan
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.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Donald Farrell
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.
- by Paul Sakkal
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.
- by James Massola and David Crowe
Palmer’s $2 million ad blitz taps into Voice payment fears without evidence
The billionaire has authorised $2 million of advertisements that warn a vote for the Voice will lead to financial costs for struggling Australian families.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Political donations
Proposed lifting of election funding cap alarms Coalition, Greens
The NSW government’s plans to allow third-party contributors to spend up to $226,000 in every electorate, 10 times the previous cap, has been criticised by the Coalition and the Greens.
- by Max Maddison
Opinion
Voice to parliament
I’ve seen many political ads, but this Farnsey belter is up there with the best
Enlisting John Farnham as a balladeer is obviously a great boon. Already a darling of the masses, his recent battle with cancer makes him even more of an Aussie battler.
- by Nick Bryant
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Political donations
Major overhaul looms to keep big money out of politics
Transparency campaigners say an overhaul of campaign finance laws is overdue and would level the playing field before the next federal election, due to be held in or before 2025.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Victorian election
Political parties must stop spending taxpayer money on campaign advertising
The Victorian government is the second-biggest spender on advertising in the country, trailing only the federal government.
- by Anika Stobart and Danielle Wood
Opinion
Political leadership
Politicised taxpayer-funded advertising is costing us a fortune
Weaponising advertising for political advantage undermines trust in politicians and democracy and creates an uneven playing field. Something has to change.
- by Anika Stobart and Danielle Wood
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/political-advertising-1mxh