A well-known entertainer who has publicly criticized the Labor Party over recent budget policies has accused the Victorian Liberal Party of dropping him from events due to concerns over "in-kind" donation rules. The comedian, who previously identified as a lifelong Labor supporter, has become a vocal opponent of the government’s tax reforms, including changes to negative gearing and capital gains concessions. He announced he will no longer perform at Victorian Liberal fundraisers, claiming the party feared his involvement could violate state political donation laws. The dispute highlights tensions between political parties and high-profile supporters over fundraising and campaign finance regulations.
Entertainer alleges complaint made about ‘in-kind’ donations over Victorian fundraisers, where he has been railing against LaborGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastDave Hughes says he will no longer be taking the stage at Victorian Liberal events, claiming the party decided having him on the bill could run afoul of the state’s political donation laws.The comedian, better known as Hughesy, once described himself as a lifelong Labor voter, but has become a vocal critic of the party following May’s federal budget, which included sweeping reforms to negative gearing and capital gain tax concessions.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
