How donations to political parties from gambling companies linked to horse racing have surged

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A total of $2.7m has been donated to the major parties in the past decade from eight companies

Donations from the biggest gambling companies involved in horse betting to Australia’s major political parties have increased from $66,650 in 2013-14 to $488,000 in 2022-23, representing a 632% growth.Donations from the biggest gambling companies involved in horse betting to Australia’s major political parties have increased from $66,650 in 2013-14 to $488,000 in 2022-23, representing a 632% growth.

Responsible Wagering Australia, which was formed after the Australian Wagering Council was disbanded in 2016, has tipped $651,320 into the major parties’ donation jars in seven years. The donations are relatively evenly split with $306,820 to Labor and $344,500 to the Liberals and Nationals. A Sportsbet spokesperson said it was one of hundreds of businesses involved in government consultations through business forums.

 

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