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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.

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