‘Hard to understand’: Allan government fails to act on council donations
The Allan government failed to impose restrictions on developer donations to Victorian councils this parliamentary term. Local Government Minister Paul Hamer acknowledged the need for improved governance, yet experts criticized the absence of reforms related to political donations. Donations to the upcoming Melbourne election have already reached nearly $1 million under current rules, raising concerns about integrity.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:08 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:10 UTC
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