The dark money funding politics
February 8, 2022
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The dark money funding politics
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<p>Every year millions of dollars flows into the bank accounts of Australia's political parties - from individuals, businesses and unions.</p><p>But loopholes and weak federal election laws mean that the source of more than half of the money political parties receive remains a mystery. </p><p>Today, contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Hannah Ryan on how political parties are hiding the real source of their donations – and what that means for the way our democracy works. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Hannah Ryan.</p><p><br /></p><p>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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