February 5, 2026
Record $131m Donated to Australian Parties Before 2025 Election, Tech and Fossil Fuels Lead
Ahead of the 2025 Australian election, political parties received a record $131 million in donations. Tech firms gave over $13m, fossil fuels $10m+, with Clive Palmer donating $53m to his own party. Lobby groups, gambling, hotels, and finance also contributed large sums, while over $138 million remains undisclosed as 'dark money'.