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  "Australia's campaign finance laws face their 'Citizens United' moment as lawmakers debate reform, per Politico.",
  "The push comes amid growing concern over foreign influence in elections, with critics warning of a slippery slope toward unrestricted spending.",
  "Public servants have also demanded AI safeguards as politicians eye staff cuts, Bloomberg reports, highlighting tensions between technology and governance."
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