Barbara Pocock
@BarbaraPocock
writer, mother, painter, gardener, unionist, professor, economist, Greens Senator for SA. Spokesperson for Employment, Finance and Public Sector.
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If a political party is serving the interests of a private firm, they are likely doing this at the expense of public interests.
Banning donations is how we reduce the undue influence of big firms on the political process and break the cycle of favours.
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Today we celebrate the dedication and fearlessness of journalists & whistleblowers in bringing truth to light.
They play a crucial role in holding power to account & without them, we risk losing robust research, accessible info & a free and open society.
#WorldPressFreedomDay