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Donation to LNP via company linked to property developer sparks complaint to electoral watchdog over prohibited-donor laws
A cash gift to the Liberal National Party (LNP) from a property developer’s investment company has sparked a complaint to Queensland’s electoral watchdog by a state crossbencher who says it reveals an “outrageous loophole” in prohibited-donor laws.
Key points:
- Greens MP Michael Berkman wants the ECQ to examine a $6,000 LNP donation from McHomik Investments
- The LNP is yet to confirm it can legally keep almost $18,000 in other donations linked to property developers
- UQ electoral law expert Graeme Orr says the McHomik donation “feels artificial”
Just days before the October 31 state election, the Labor Government’s ban on developer donations continues to cause legal concerns for the LNP.
The party still does not know whether almost $18,000 in…
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