RN Breakfast with Fran Kelly, originally broadcast on Monday the 15th of February.

A new analysis of political donations shows that the major parties raked in almost $50 million last year from unknown sources.

The problem is mainly due to the disclosure laws – any donation of below $14,300 does not have to be identified.

The report has sparked renewed calls for donation reform amid fears public trust in the electoral system is being eroded.

Guest: Anthony Whealy QC, Chair of the Centre for Public Integrity