Reported at www.abc.net.au: Western Australia’s elections, particularly in the metropolitan region of Perth, are heavily influenced by political donations, with Labor outpacing the Liberals by approximately $1.5 million since July.

During the current campaign, the Liberals received more donations overall despite Labor’s larger cumulative funds, and notable contributions have come from shooters concerned about potential firearm law changes.

Both parties are focusing their advertising efforts on key metropolitan seats, with Labor investing significantly in social media, while the Liberals aim to regain lost strongholds.