The Liberal Party's successful federal and Tasmanian election campaigns were aided by some large donations from companies and members of the public, Australian Electoral Commission figures show.
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The 2013-14 declaration figures show a $30,000 donation from the Australian Hotels Association to the party's state branch, as well as $11,000 from cigarette company Philip Morris.
Tania Denison, who unsuccessfully ran in the 2013 federal election, gave her party $20,000.
The figures show state Labor's coffers were boosted by a $25,000 donation from Federal Group and $15,000 from the CFMEU.
The Greens received $175,000 from the party's national arm, as well as $15,000 from renewable energy company Pacific Hydro.
Nationally, the Liberals raised a total of $125 million during the year, compared to the ALP's $78.2 million and the Greens' $21 million.
The Palmer United Party received a total $28.8 million in donations, of which more than $25 million came from party founder Clive Palmer's companies.
The Greens are calling for tighter laws on donations to state campaigns, which is currently the subject of a broader Legislative Council review of the Tasmanian Electoral Commission.
Donations to Tasmanian political parties 2013-14
Liberals:
- $30,000 from the Australian Hotels Association Tasmanian division
- $20,000 from Denison candidate Tania Denison
- $11,000 from cigarette company Philip Morris
Labor:
- $25,000 from tourism operator the Federal Group
- $15,000 from the CFMEU
- $5000 from the Australian Hotels Association NSW division
Greens:
- $175,000 from the party's national organisation.
- $15,000 from renewable energy company Pacific Hydro
Source: AEC
