Developer cash flows to Qld politicians as donation ban overturned
Developers in Queensland have begun donating to state politicians following the lifting of a ban on such contributions. Since March, over $170,000 has been donated, primarily to the ruling Liberal National Party. Experts warn that even small donations can influence decisions in the high-risk property sector.
- ▪Developers have donated more than $170,000 to Queensland politicians since the ban on donations was lifted in March.
- ▪The majority of donations have gone to the ruling Liberal National Party, although the Labor Party has also received some funds.
- ▪Governance experts caution that even small donations can exert influence in the property sector, which often seeks preferential treatment from the government.
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Developers with state-tied projects donate to Queensland politicians after ban liftedBy investigative reporter Liam WalshStatelineTopic:State and Territory GovernmentMon 18 May 2026 at 5:34amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:34amMon 18 May 2026 at 5:34amDeputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie oversees state government agency Economic Development Queensland. (ABC News)In short: More than $170,000 in donations from developers has been given to Queensland state politicians since laws banning developer donations were overturned in March. An ABC investigation shows some donors are linked to developers with projects under government agency Economic Development Queensland, which is overseen by Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie.
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