Zoe Daniel on what it costs to win an election

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The historic teal wave at the last election delivered the two major parties their worst electoral results ever.So, perhaps it’s no surprise that the government looks set to introduce new laws that could make it harder for newcomers to compete.The minister responsible says he wants to address the “growing threat of big money in politics.” The rules could include a requirement that all donations over $1000 be disclosed and made public in real time, with caps on the amount that can be donated. A cap on spending is also on the table – somewhere around a million dollars per candidate, per seat, which is significantly less than many of the teals spent to win.Today, independent member for Goldstein Zoe Daniel on how much it costs to beat an incumbent and the double standards of the major parties.Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and InstagramGuest: Independent member for Goldstein Zoe DanielSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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