High court closes loophole that would have allowed developer donations in federal election

Court rejects LNP challenge to Queensland ban and rules federal law that seeks to override state laws is invalid

The high court has upheld Queensland’s ban on developer donations and closed a loophole that would have allowed developers to donate to candidates in the federal election campaign.

The orders, handed down on Wednesday morning without a full judgment, are a blow to the Liberal National party.

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