Elevates crowdfunding as a legitimate and powerful form of political expression
Despite earlier criticism of such tactics by Hanson herself, the article presents the fundraising surge as a genuine outpouring of public sentiment. The lack of independent verification and the focus on viral growth frame it as a democratic upwelling.
“Despite questions over the veracity of the animated ‘ticker’ announcing crowd-funding donations, the party has insisted overnight the money is real and driven by voters’ fury over Mr Albanese breaking his promise not to tamper with capital gains tax.”