Reported at www.abc.net.au: Labor is attempting to revive political funding reform negotiations with the Coalition, aiming to finalize a deal before the upcoming election.

Special Minister of State Don Farrell is pushing for legislation that would lower the political donation disclosure threshold and cap party spending, but this has been met with criticism from independent MPs who argue it could limit choices for voters.

The proposal faced previous setbacks due to concerns from the Coalition and lack of consultation with crossbenchers regarding the reforms.