Independent candidates are facing discrimination due to lower expenditure thresholds and are considering legal action against the AEC.
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Updated May 26
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What happened
Independent candidates are facing discrimination due to lower expenditure thresholds and are considering legal action against the AEC.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A discrimination complaint involving the Australian Electoral Commission has been filed, where the Commission was involved in a case with the National Justice Project and Mr. Murray Benton.Sub-event
Independent candidates plan legal action against the AEC over discrimination related to expenditure thresholds.1 source
AEC funding system has systemic flaws that favor major party structures over independents.1 source
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The entities involved
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Australian Electoral Commission
national election commission of Australia
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Australian Human Rights Commission
human rights institution of the Australian Government
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