‘Hard to understand’: Allan government fails to act on council donations
The Allan government has failed to impose restrictions on developer donations to Victorian councillors, despite years of scrutiny since the Casey Council scandal. Local Government Minister Paul Hamer introduced new governance laws but did not address donation reforms, prompting criticism from integrity experts. The government plans to consider donation reforms ahead of the 2028 council elections.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:08 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:20 UTC
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