Motley Fool Money · Saturday, August 15, 2026
In response to Michael's query about improving Australian politics, the hosts propose concrete changes. One key suggestion is to limit large political donations and remove money from the political process, arguing that it grants access to power and influences policy.
“Stop political donations above a certain size, just get get money out of politics.”
“Money money gets you access to power.”
“It's just like well then why would you do it? No one is that dumb to give away such vast sums of money without an implied quid pro quo.”