117: QLD Council Election Results & Donation Reforms

Serious Danger

Can I have your vote? Don’t worry about my ankle bracelet. Emerald and Tom react to the Queensland local council elections and state by-elections (8:39). Was it another Greenslide? Is Labor totally screwed for the upcoming state election? Then, the government is looking to introduce changes to political donations and election funds (41:04). This is what the Greens want, right? Or is it a scam to further entrench the two party system? Finally, a call to action (1:07:15).

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Links -

Ben Smee in the Guardian: “Queensland Labor vulnerable on two fronts as Greens target Brisbane’s commuter belt”

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/15/queensland-labor-vulnerable-on-two-fronts-as-greens-target-brisbanes-commuter-belt

ABC elections results page -

https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/bcc/2024/guides

Electoral commission results website -

https://www.ecq.qld.gov.au/elections/election-results

Rob Bailleu’s thread on the donation reforms - https://twitter.com/rebaillieu/status/1768586034080809113?s=46

CALL TO ACTION: Call Minister Tanya Plibersek (02 6277 7920) and ask her to reject the Toondah Harbour development:

https://greens.org.au/campaigns/protect-toondah

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