Greens call for hard cap on political donations

The Greens want a hard cap on donations to political parties.

It follows opposition leader Bill Shorten’s announcement of a plan to implement a Federal corruption watchdog if Labor is elected into government.

Greens leader Richard di Natale told Tom Elliott it’s a good start, but he would take it further.

“You’ve got to get rid of state-sanctioned corruption,” Mr di Natale said.

“Massive donations from interest groups are effectively state-endorsed bribery.

“If we’re going to have a national anti-corruption watchdog, we’ve also got to get donations reform.”

Mr di Natale also said he understands why people would be angry about celebrating Australia Day on January 26.

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The watchdog would focus on expose corruption in politicians, public servants, and the judiciary.

The body would have similar powers to a Royal Commission.

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