‘Independent’ group Energy for Australians that ran anti-Labor ads received more than $1m from coal lobby

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/19/energy-for-australians-accepted-1m-coal-australia-independent-claims

Coal Australia denies its donations to the ‘community-driven association’ amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the public

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dueuwuje@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 120d (1 reply)

We need to remove money from Lobby groups across the board. Nothing but corruption can occur while money is involved.

Salvo@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 117d

Make people more aware (and resistant to) Astroturffing advertising campaigns.

Giant stickers like “This Fake Grassroots Advert bought to you by the Fracking Industry” being plastered on all the “No Pylons”, “No Megabatteries”, “No Windfarms” billboards would be a good start.