Overview
- New AEC returns show major parties took in $417.2 million in donations and other receipts in 2024–25, up 58% on the post‑2022 total.
- The Coalition spent more than $50 million above Labor across its divisions yet lost heavily, with Labor winning 94 lower‑house seats.
- Clive Palmer’s Mineralogy was the biggest third‑party player, directing about $52.9 million to Trumpet of Patriots and spending close to $200 million overall.
- Analysis of the disclosures indicates roughly $129.6 million, or 31% of major‑party income, came from sources that were not identified.
- Industry and advocacy groups channelled funds into targeted efforts, including Coal Australia’s multimillion‑dollar support for Australians for Prosperity and other entities, Advance Australia’s $13.5 million in receipts with about $8.3 million undisclosed, and Climate 200’s $23.6 million backed by seven‑figure donors.