Conservative senator Cory Bernardi is trying to raise $250,000 by the end of this month to bankroll his fledgling political party's federal election campaign.
Senator Bernardi turned his back on the Liberals last year to start the Australian Conservatives, and is the party's sole representative in federal parliament.
Having secured a six-year term at the last election, his South Australian spot is not up for grabs - but Senator Bernardi is hoping to get some like-minded candidates elected.
"With the next federal election less than 12 months away, we need to start campaigning now to show Australians there is a better way," he wrote to supporters on Thursday.
"That's why I'm asking you to please give generously today to kickstart our Senate campaign by launching our $250,000 Conservatives' Campaign War Chest by June 30."
Senator Bernardi said the money would go towards printing materials, market research, equipment for volunteers and a smartphone application.
In addition to Senator Bernardi, the Australian Conservatives have one other representative in the Victorian state upper house.
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