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Rise of Independents Shakes Up Australian Election

Australia's upcoming federal election sees a rise in independent and minor party candidates, potentially leading to a hung parliament or minority government, significantly altering traditional political dynamics and introducing uncertainty.

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Secret Deal Favors Incumbent Australian Parties in Electoral Reform

Australia's Labor and Coalition parties secretly passed electoral reforms increasing public funding for established parties while limiting individual donations, creating a financial barrier for new independent candidates and potentially reducing voter choice.

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Proposed Australian Donation Law Changes Favor Major Parties

Proposed changes to Australian political donation laws, currently under consideration, would significantly increase public funding for major parties per vote, potentially disadvantaging independent candidates and reducing voter choice.

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Record Funding Boosts Independent's Challenge in Wannon

In the upcoming Australian federal election, independent candidate Alex Dyson has raised over \$540,000 for his campaign against sitting Liberal MP Dan Tehan in the seat of Wannon, exceeding his previous campaign spending by four times. Climate 200 has contributed \$249,102 to Dyson's campaign.

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Australia's Electoral Law Reform Sparks Crossbench Concerns

Australia's parliament will debate electoral law reforms next week, aiming to cap individual donations at $20,000, limit spending per seat to $800,000, and increase public funding to parties and independents from $3.35 to $5 per vote, sparking concerns from crossbenchers about a potential "major par...

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Climate 200 Targets 22 Electorates in 2025 Australian Election

Climate 200, a climate-focused fundraising group, is backing independent candidates in at least 22 electorates for the 2025 Australian federal election, targeting mostly Coalition seats but only one Labor-held seat (Bean), with a focus on Victoria and south-east Queensland.

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