Victoria government criticized over stalled local donation reforms despite corruption concerns
Victoria's government faces criticism for neglecting local donation reform, despite a history of corruption revealed by the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission. Local Government Minister Paul Hamer defended new legislation aimed at governance improvements, but experts warn risks remain unaddressed, leaving developers free to influence council candidates. The government has not committed to local donation reforms before the 2028 elections.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 08:05 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 08:10 UTC
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