Why Dave Hughes can no longer perform at Liberal Party fundraisers
Australian comedian Dave Hughes has been barred from performing at Liberal Party events due to state political donation laws. The party determined that his professional services constitute an in-kind donation, which exceeds the legal limits for political contributions.
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This highlights the strict enforcement of campaign finance regulations regarding 'in-kind' services provided by public figures.
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Share A A A Comedian Dave Hughes will no longer appear at Victorian Liberal events and fundraisers as an entertainer or guest speaker after the party told him it would breach the state’s political donation laws.
Hughes headlined the Liberal Party’s Western Victoria region campaign launch in Geelong on August 16, a free, private event authorised by the party’s state executive, and was pictured in advertising material alongside Opposition Leader Jess Wilson.
Comedian Dave Hughes with Opposition Leader Jess Wilson at the Liberal Party’s Western Victoria region campaign launch. Facebook He also appeared at an “intimate dinner” on September 10 with the party’s Bentleigh candidate Tynan Putt, which was ticketed at $2500 per person, and a “Pub Talk” alongside the Liberal candidate for Williamstown Paul Lindemann on September 16.
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