AEC 2021-22 political donations reveal shift in industry backing

Kalila Welch

February 1, 2023 11:15

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has today released the FY2021-22 annual disclosure returns for Australia’s political parties, third parties, donors and members of parliament.

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has received donations from a string of media and marketing outlets including Free TV, Google, Nine, News Corp-owned REA Group and Ten (Paramount) during the period.

The period covers the previous Australian Federal Election, which saw the Australian Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese take power from the Coalition Government, led by Scott Morrison.

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Kalila Welch

Kalila Welch joined the Mumbrella editorial team in November 2021. She took a brief career break in mid 2023 to complete her Masters of Journalism before returning to Mumbrella for a year.

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