00:02Removing money and influence from politics was a promised Labor leader Peter Malinowskis
00:07made heading into the last state election.
00:09And he's made good on that promise, with strict bans against asking for or accepting
00:14donations now in place.
00:16However, parties can still legally raise money from South Australians, provided those funds
00:21go towards federal campaigns.
00:23SA's Labor Party, the Liberals and the Greens host donation pages on their websites.
00:28All say they're complying with the law and aren't taking any funds for their state branches.
00:34But political experts say these pages raise questions about the risk of influence and perceptions
00:40about donations.
00:41There is a danger that a private contribution that's made for a federal purpose runs the
00:47risk of having an influence on the state operations and decisions of a party.
00:53Others say while it's completely legal and even understandable for parties to keep fundraising,
00:57it isn't a good look.
00:59It looks a bit incongruous given that the parties are adhering to a brand new law in South Australia
01:06precluding private donations and yet there's a form on the website calling for them.
01:10One Nation is an exception to the rule.
01:13It can ask for donations because there wasn't a sitting MP when the election was called.
01:18State Labor says it's also pushing for national reform in this area, with changes to take effect
01:23later this year.
01:25But for as long as federal donations are still allowed, expect to see forms popping up on
01:30South Australian party websites.
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