One Nation set to pocket over $200m in taxpayer funds The rise and rise of Pauline Hanson's party in the polls means it stands to benefit richly from Australia's public financing laws. AAP · Jun 15
High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls. AAP · Jun 3
A new government tactic to avoid scrutiny just dropped Some advice for public servants ahead of budget estimates. The Canberra Times · May 24
'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties. AAP · Mar 6
The teal deal: rise of independents hasn't reached end The founder of Climate 200 says the election did not fulfil all independents' wishes, but shows a dramatic shift in the political landscape. AAP · May 9, 2025
Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents Momentum is building for Climate 200-backed independents as they claw away at major party margins and have a strong chance of being elected at the federal poll. AAP · Mar 11, 2025
Liberal candidate's climate comment drives donations Climate 200, which donates to the political campaigns of pro-climate action independents, significantly boosted its war chest after comments by one Liberal. AAP · Feb 27, 2025
'Cancer factories' or 'only way to go': nuclear divide in Hunter communities Supporters point to reliability, opponents have cost and safety concerns. Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2024
Election-night upset remains a possibility as Victorians head to the polls As Saturday’s state election inches nearer, that is now suggesting a more complicated election than earlier polling suggested. The New Daily · Nov 20, 2022
Climate group calls for donations overhaul Climate 200, the group which helped with the election of teal independents, has called for changes to political donation laws. AAP · Nov 2, 2022
Teal wins could be repeated at NSW poll Disaffected voters living in traditional Liberal heartland seats in NSW could release a second Teal wave at the upcoming state election in March. AAP · Oct 30, 2022
Campaigner behind teal victory reveals his stunning next move Teal independent backer Simon Holmes a Court reveals his bold plan to pull off a feat of similar size at the upcoming state elections. The New Daily · Oct 2, 2022
Independents ready for state election wave The Climate 200 movement that backed independent campaigns for a now-enlarged federal crossbench is gearing up for state polls. AAP · Sep 30, 2022
Climate 200 ready to fight 'broken' system Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says his organisation has raised more than $7 million to back independent candidates at this year's federal election. AAP · Feb 16, 2022