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What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? (www.rnz.co.nz)

submitted 1 year ago by Dave to c/politics

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[–] sqgl@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't that the equivalent of an election without large donors? Just eliminate non personal donations already.

[–] Dave 3 points 1 year ago

I'm afraid not. Large companies are owned by rich people. NZ's largest political donor is a billionaire owner of a pretty big company, and he makes large donations in his own name.