'Bring integrity back to the parliament': MPs call for fair and transparent elections

Crossbench politicians are pushing for greater transparency in political donations, and truth in political advertising, ahead of the next federal election. The Fair and Transparent Elections Bill aims to increase transparency and level the playing field for elections.

Η τότε ανεξάρτητη υποψήφια και νυν βουλευτής του Wentworth Kerryn Phelps μπροστά από διαφημιστικές αφίσες με πολιτικό περιεχόμενο Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS

Crossbench politicians are calling for changes to the electoral system ahead, to be legislated in time for the next federal election.

The Greens have teamed up with 14 independent politicians on the Fair and Transparent Elections Bill. 

The goal is to increase transparency, ban lies in political advertising, and reduce financial influence, and limit political donations.