Coal industry body denies election 'astroturfing' claim
By Poppy Johnston
A coal industry body denies it engaged in “astroturfing” by funnelling millions into a group campaigning against progressive candidates at the federal election.
Coal Australia maintains it was not posing as a grassroots organisation to push a particular message - often described as astroturfing - by providing $3.68 million to Australians for Prosperity.