Woolworths

Woolworths Group, operating major supermarkets in Australia, discloses political donations to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) when exceeding annual thresholds (e.g., $16,900 for 2022-23). The company has donated primarily to the Liberal-National Coalition, with some contributions to the Australian Labor Party and other recipients like industry groups or think tanks. Donations have supported general party functions rather than specific causes, though historically linked to retail, alcohol, and gambling policy debates. Total disclosures in recent years range from hundreds of thousands to over $1 million annually. No significant support for minor parties or independents reported.

Medium - Donations to major parties during policy-sensitive periods (e.g., gambling reforms)
Medium - Contributions via industry associations influencing retail regulations
Low - Transparent AEC disclosures with no undisclosed foreign funding

2018-19: $757,900 total disclosed (primarily Coalition parties)
2019-20: $1,231,868 to other recipients (includes Liberal Party $110,000)
2020-21: $1,300,000+ total political expenditure disclosed
2021-22: Contributions to Liberal Party and Nationals via memberships/donations

Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) Public Disclosure Database: https://www.aec.gov.au/parties_and_representatives/public_disclosure_database/
Woolworths Group Annual Reports (political donations section)
The Guardian Australia: "Supermarket giants' political donations" (2023 article)
ABC News: "Woolworths donations during pokies debate" (historical coverage)