The Influence and Laws of Political Donations

From hidden money, influence on policy, accusations of corruption, the rise of climate change denialism, and donations from foreign donors, the laws and influence of political donations in Australia is an intriguing subject.  So what exactly are the laws around political donations in Australia? Is there a limit to what can be given and by who? And just how have they influenced elections and policy over the past few decades? Well I dive into all those questions and dissect how money shapes politics.   Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained  Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388  Find a copy of the script here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1blQonkl8qOVp3JVluA1Q4ReIehnRv7q3/view?usp=sharing   Learn more about political donation disclosure records at the AEC: https://transparency.aec.gov.au/    Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the video was filmed and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.