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The Council's representative responded with clarification, emphasizing that their financial contributions were categorized not as donations but as membership fees associated with the Labor Business Forum, which includes numerous industry bodies such as the Minerals Council. These fees are not considered disclosable donations but are disclosed voluntarily to the Australian Electoral Commission's transparency register to promote openness. The representative also noted a history of supporting the New South Wales Liberal Party, illustrating a more varied political engagement.