The Age ·general ·1 hour ago

Taxpayers to foot bigger bill for political campaigns under Labor plan

Victorian taxpayers will pay more for political campaigns under Labor's proposal to fix electoral laws struck down by the High Court last month. The government wants changes made retroactive to April 15, but the Liberal Party opposes retrospective legislation. Independents and Greens warn that increased public funding for major parties without supporting new candidates could trigger another legal challenge.

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