I'm sure many countries interfere in elections. The trick is...

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    I'm sure many countries interfere in elections.

    The trick is staying under the radar.
    Australia would care about whom Indonesia elects. I would not rule out secret actions by DFAT, ASIO, defence or others.
    The Clinton foundation received millions of dollars from Australia. That was a failed investment.

    Russia opposed Clinton's foreign policy stance. Oppressive regimes in the Middle East supported it.

    All interfered in the election. No measures will stop it.

    The best thing possible is banning foreign citizens from key positions. We need to start with parliament for that. Make it a prison sentence for a true deterrence.

    Then insist all donations over a certain amount are made public within a few hours. All campaigns should also be forced to release details of their funding sources.
 
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