An annual snapshot of political donations shows the United Australia Party's splurge outstripped both of Australia's major parties.
Figures outstrips spending even by major parties.Clive Palmer's United Australia Party spent more than $120 million to secure just one seat in parliament, despite a surge in support for minor parties and independents at the 2022 federal election.
The disclosure log is an annual snapshot of how money pours into politics, but excludes any donation under $14,500. But despite claiming to be a viable alternative government and running candidates in each electorate, the UAP secured no seats in the lower house and just one in upper house, finishing sixth in the Victorian Senate race with 4 per cent of the primary vote.
Independent senator for the ACT David Pocock was a major beneficiary, with more than $850,000 in donations sourced from Climate 200.
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