November 10, 2026 — 8:00pm

The political fundraising machine behind the teal independents is scrambling to raise millions before new donation caps take effect, accusing Labor and the Coalition of rigging the rules to protect themselves as Pauline Hanson’s One Nation builds its own election war chest .

Climate 200 will launch an emergency fundraising blitz on Wednesday, giving supporters seven weeks to pour money into its coffers before controversial federal electoral laws take effect on January 1 .

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court. Alex Ellinghausen

The group, founded by clean energy investor Simon Holmes à Court, is seeking a fighting fund for the 2028 election, warning the Albanese government’s new restrictions threaten to cripple the community independent movement while handing established parties a significant financial advantage.

The appeal follows a delay to a High Court challenge against the laws, meaning the restrictions will take effect before judges determine whether they are…