Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to come under pressure to reform political donation laws.Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to come under pressure to reform political donation laws. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Donations from property developers to political candidates create a perception that politicians can be bought, according to Victoria’s Ombudsman Deborah Glass.

The findings, released today, will add pressure to the Andrews government to begin reform of political donation laws in Victoria.

“There can be little doubt that the lack of transparency in political donations and the lack of limitations on who can make those donations in Victoria creates … a perception that politicians can be bought, which reduces public trust in government,” Ms Glass said.