Opposition leader’s comments signal the Coalition may support new laws to safeguard elections
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Peter Dutton has said that truth in political advertising is “probably welcome”, signalling a shift that could see the opposition support a Labor push for new laws to safeguard elections.
The special minister of state, Don Farrell, is expected to introduce legislation by mid-year to introduce caps on electoral spending and donations, and new powers for an independent regulator to enforce truth in political advertising.
Continue reading…Opposition leader’s comments signal the Coalition may support new laws to safeguard electionsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has said that truth in political advertising is “probably welcome”, signalling a shift that could see the opposition support a Labor push for new laws to safeguard elections.The special minister of state, Don Farrell, is expected to introduce legislation by mid-year to introduce caps on electoral spending and donations, and new powers for an independent regulator to enforce truth in political advertising.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…