Published: November 26, 2018
Study finds donations are targeted during debates on alcohol tax and gambling law reform and immediately before elections
Australia’s tobacco, gambling and alcohol industries have donated $14m to the major political parties, targeting their gifts during critical policy debates or immediately before elections, a new study has found.
The donations spiked during debates on “alcohol tax and gambling law reform” or immediately before elections, the study found, with the aim of buying immediate influence or building long-term relationships.
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