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Record $131M Donations Fuel 2025 Australian Election

2/5/2026

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Ahead of the 2025 Australian election, donations reached a record $131 million from technology, fossil fuels, and finance sectors.
Clive Palmer (donor) was the largest donor, giving over $53 million to his party.
Adani donated $621,500 to the Liberal National Party of Queensland, but disclosures did not occur in real time.
Pamela Wall contributed $5.2 million to the Liberal Party.
New laws take effect in July to increase donation transparency.

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Story summary

Ahead of the 2025 Australian election, donations reached a record $131 million from technology, fossil fuels, and finance sectors.
Clive Palmer (donor) was the largest donor, giving over $53 million to his party.
Adani donated $621,500 to the Liberal National Party of Queensland, but disclosures did not occur in real time.
Pamela Wall contributed $5.2 million to the Liberal Party.
New laws take effect in July to increase donation transparency.