South Australia's ban on political donations has prompted concerns that powerful lobby groups including GetUp and Turning Point Australia may now dominate election campaigns through third-party spending with delayed disclosure requirements. Democracy experts warn the reform creates "loopholes and perverse outcomes," allowing well-funded interest groups to outspend individual candidates who remain accountable to voters while lobbyists may operate with opacity.
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South Australia's ban on political donations has prompted concerns that powerful lobby groups including GetUp and Turning Point Australia may now dominate election campaigns through third-party spending with delayed disclosure requirements. Democracy experts warn the reform creates "loopholes and perverse outcomes," allowing well-funded interest groups to outspend individual candidates who remain accountable to voters while lobbyists may operate with opacity.