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Not so long ago, politicians cared about the optics of big donations
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- One Nation's dramatic return to the national stage seems to have dashed any sense of restraint or shame about ties to wealthy donors.
- LNP leader Lawrence Springborg was offered the billionaire's jet for use during the campaign against the Labor government, an LNP figure familiar with the offer recalls.
- The aircraft had a boardroom, comfy swivel chairs and a separate zone for members of the press.
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One Nation's dramatic return to the national stage seems to have dashed any sense of restraint or shame about ties to wealthy donors. (ABC News: Baz Ruddick)
Link copied Share Share article When the LNP was formed in Queensland back in the late 2000s through an amalgamation of the Nationals and Liberals, one of the state's local billionaires was willing to assist ahead of the looming state election.
LNP leader Lawrence Springborg was offered the billionaire's jet for use during the campaign against the Labor government, an LNP figure familiar with the offer recalls.
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