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

Energy for Australians, an 'independent' group that ran anti-Labor ads during the 2025 federal election, received over $1 million in funding from the coal industry lobby group Coal Australia. Critics accuse the group of astroturfing, as it presented itself as community-driven while being entirely funded by corporate interests.

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

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

Apr 19, 2026, 4:00 AM

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