# Victoria’s Donation Rules Just Changed

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Podcast: [Sydney News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sydney-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7568669)
Published: 2026-06-03T01:51:37+00:00
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Victoria’s election laws are getting a major overhaul to level the playing field for political donations. Individual donors can now give up to $7,500 over four years, but new candidates can raise double that—$15,000 from a single donor—to help them compete with entrenched parties. This follows a High Court ruling that struck down previous rules as unconstitutional, favoring big parties. Foreign donations are now banned outright, and major parties must return unspent funds from “nominated entities” by April 15. Independent candidates may challenge the new rules in court, but the government has parliamentary backing to push this through—aiming to ensure elections reflect voter will, not who can afford the biggest campaign checks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ad0b419a6e85dc27

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