More than $170,000 in #donations from #developers has been given to #Queensland state #politicians since laws banning developer donations were overturned in March.

Some donors are linked to #developers with #projects under government agency #EconomicDevelopmentQueensland, which is overseen by #DeputyPremier #JarrodBleijie.

Experts warn even small donations have previously exerted influence in the high-risk property sector.

#RWNJ #corruption on display #auspol

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-18/developers-donate-thousands-after-qld-ban-life/106683676

Developer cash flows to Qld politicians as donation ban overturned

More than $170,000 in donations from developers has been given to Queensland state politicians since laws banning developer donations were overturned in March. 

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