The Victorian Labor government is proposing significant changes to political donation laws, aiming to double the cap on donations to $10,000 per donor for each four-year term. This move follows a High Court ruling that deemed previous campaign finance laws unconstitutional, particularly those that favored major parties like Labor, Liberal, and National. The government intends to increase public funding for political parties, suggesting $300,000 for the first MP elected and $100,000 for subsequent MPs. The Liberal Party has expressed strong opposition to these changes, with Shadow Attorney-General James Newbury criticizing the proposals as self-serving. Labor is seeking to pass the new laws with Liberal support but is also exploring options with crossbench members. The urgency of these changes is heightened by the upcoming state election in November 2023, as the government aims to ensure fairer electoral funding and prevent legal challenges from independents who previously contested the old rules. Negotiations are ongoing, with both sides aiming to finalize the proposals before the parliament reconvenes next week.