Laws to stop political fundraisers

Ministers would be banned from being used as "bait" to win party political donations at high-priced dinners and fundraising functions under proposed new laws being taken to State Parliament.

Under the changes, political parties would not be able to promote the attendance of ministers and special access to them as a centrepiece of fundraising events like those held by SA Progressive Business.

Progressive Business is run by former senator Nick Bolkus as Labor's fundraising arm.

Progressive Business is inviting industry heavyweights to a lunch next Friday at the Hilton hotel featuring Premier Jay Weatherill as the headline act and Small Business Minister Tom Koutsantonis.

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