Queensland Passes Law to Cap Political Donations

Queensland Passes Law to Cap Political Donations
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk attends a press conference at parliament house on March 25, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. Jono Searle/Getty Images
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Legislation to place a cap on political donations and election campaign spending has passed in Queensland parliament, but do not take effect until 2022.

The legislation, which passed in state parliament late on Thursday, will limit the amount a person or body can give to a political candidate or party.