wondermuffin

One of my best friends is a member of the Pirate Party, and was prevented from running in the federal election this year because he could not afford it. The current funding system only assists candidates who receive 4% of the popular vote, of which he could not be assured.

Do you think that this disadvantages minor parties and allows candidates like Clive Palmer an unfair advantage?

Thanks for the response! I'm actually interested in the AEC funding, though. Do the Greens think that the 4% barrier should be removed or that there should be some way to even the playing field to prevent the Libs and the Labs from throwing up barriers?

Campaign funding isn't free! http://www.aec.gov.au/parties_and_representatives/public_funding/index.htm