Climate 200 donated $40,000 to independent candidate Sophie Torney's campaign against Opposition Leader Jess Wilson in Victoria's marginal seat of Kew, exploiting a regulatory gap after the High Court struck down the state's campaign finance laws in April. The donations, which would have been illegal under previous rules with a $4,970 limit, have prompted calls from the government and transparency advocates to urgently restore campaign finance regulations before the November 28 election.
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Climate 200 donated $40,000 to independent candidate Sophie Torney's campaign against Opposition Leader Jess Wilson in Victoria's marginal seat of Kew, exploiting a regulatory gap after the High Court struck down the state's campaign finance laws in April. The donations, which would have been illegal under previous rules with a $4,970 limit, have prompted calls from the government and transparency advocates to urgently restore campaign finance regulations before the November 28 election.