Whitehaven Coal has donated a total of $196,750 to Australian political parties across 8 financial years (2013-14–2024-25), as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC). Donations were made to 5 recipients across 5 party groups. Breakdown by party group: LIB-FED ($104,250, 53%), LIB FED ($35,000, 18%), LNP ($22,500, 11%), LIB ($20,000, 10%), and 1 other group(s).
| Recipient | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LIB-FED | $104,250 | 53% |
| LIB FED | $35,000 | 18% |
| Liberal National Party of Queensland | $22,500 | 11% |
| LIB | $20,000 | 10% |
| NAT-NSW | $15,000 | 8% |
| Financial Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2013-14 | $20,000 |
| 2015-16 | $22,000 |
| 2016-17 | $30,000 |
| 2017-18 | $35,000 |
| 2018-19 | $17,500 |
| 2019-20 | $15,500 |
| 2021-22 | $34,250 |
| 2024-25 | $22,500 |
| Year | Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | LIB | $10,000 |
| 2013-14 | LIB | $10,000 |
| 2015-16 | LIB-FED | $22,000 |
| 2016-17 | LIB-FED | $10,000 |
| 2016-17 | LIB-FED | $10,000 |
| 2016-17 | LIB-FED | $10,000 |
| 2017-18 | LIB FED | $10,000 |
| 2017-18 | LIB FED | $25,000 |
| 2018-19 | LIB-FED | $5,000 |
| 2018-19 | LIB-FED | $12,500 |
| 2019-20 | LIB-FED | $10,000 |
| 2019-20 | LIB-FED | $5,500 |
| 2021-22 | LIB-FED | $7,500 |
| 2021-22 | LIB-FED | $1,750 |
| 2021-22 | LIB-FED | $10,000 |
| 2021-22 | NAT-NSW | $15,000 |
| 2024-25 | Liberal National Party of Queensland | $5,000 |
| 2024-25 | Liberal National Party of Queensland | $2,500 |
| 2024-25 | Liberal National Party of Queensland | $10,000 |
| 2024-25 | Liberal National Party of Queensland | $5,000 |