How Advance ‘siphoned’ funds and helped the Liberals lose
June 2, 2025
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Episode 1578 · June 2, 2025
How Advance ‘siphoned’ funds and helped the Liberals lose
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<p>As the search to explain the Coalition’s disastrous election results continues, there’s one group being singled out inside Liberal campaign headquarters: the right-wing lobby, Advance.</p> <p>Flush with a multi-million dollar war chest, Advance promised to “take back” the country – yet Labor won 17 new seats and the Greens vote barely moved.</p> <p>As Advance and the Liberals blame each other for the failures, there are questions about whether the two will ever work together again.</p> <p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Jason Koutsoukis, on how Advance “siphoned” Liberal funds, muddied its message, and yet is still claiming victory.</p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Special correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Jason Koutsoukis.</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>Credit: AAP Image / Jono Searle</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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