We already have limits on how much a party can spend in an election, to ensure fairness in the campaign.  The amount a party can raise to run the party and to conduct party business in the periods between election campaigns is the only thing this bill will address - election spending limits are unchanged.  

That is just plain wrong.  A party ought to be able to capitalise on the popularity and general acceptance of its policies.  The more appealing a party's policies are, the more donations it will receive from supporters.  And that is key - limiting an individual's right to say, "Now that's an idea or policy I can support," and do so by writing a cheque commensurate with the supporter's means is fundamental to democracy.

If we are to limit political inputs why apply that limit only to cash donations?  Should we not limit donations in kind?  Set limits on the amount of time or amount of work a volunteer can contribute?   Limit secondments of personnel from unions or industry?