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Soon to be against the law, but companies are lining up to pay for political access
Thursday February 11, 2021
Labor and the LNP are running cash-for-access programs while they still can – raking in tens of thousands of dollars in the process, writes Sean Parnelll.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk led Labor to a third term in power. (Photo: AAP Image/Darren England)
After the Palaszczuk government won a third term, the Labor Party enjoyed a steady stream of ‘donations’ from businesses hoping to have a seat at the table. That is despite such relationships being criticised by integrity experts including former corruption inquiry chief Tony Fitzgerald.
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