Labor and the Coalition could be barred from using cash donated by their investment organisations to help fund election campaigns if an independent review panel’s recommendations are adopted.
Labor is a year into its third term in government,with Jacinta Allan recently marking 100 days as premier. This is how key election commitments are progressing.
Premier Jacinta Allan has shrugged off suggestions an almost 11 per cent swing against Labor in the Mulgrave byelection was a reflection of her new leadership.
Labor has declared victory in Saturday’s byelection in the seat of Mulgrave to replace former premier Daniel Andrews,despite a 10 per cent swing against the party.
Next Saturday,more than 40,000 residents in Melbourne’s south-east will decide who will replace the former premier,who represented the seat for more the 20 years.
Senior Victorian Liberals say the party is being deprived of good candidates and businesses should allow their employees to be politically active.
Opposition Leader John Pesutto introduced Werner as “the future of this party” after the Liberals’ emphatic win in the north-east Melbourne seat.
Tiny political parties can swap preferences and leapfrog more popular candidates into the upper house with few votes. Critics say it’s open to corruption,but proponents argue it represents the will of the people as they turn away from the major parties.
Parliament’s independent budget watchdog found the Andrews government’s decision to delay $3 billion worth of contributions to the public service superannuation scheme will add to net debt.
IBAC has suggested a ban on donations from risky industries like property developers – but Labor and the Nationals argued against such a move just this month.
An independent review panel overseeing Victoria’s donations scheme is under question as Labor and the Coalition argue to keep spending big at polls.