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Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021

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Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021
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Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion (US$144.27 million) on the Legislative Council election last year, or nearly 35 per cent more than on the previous poll, with authorities citing rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for the increased expenditure.
In a written response to lawmakers’ inquiries that came to light on Thursday, the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau revealed the revised budget for the Registration and Electoral Office for the 2025-26 financial year that.

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