The Broncos have violated a long-standing Australian tradition of football clubs being apolitical by making two donations to the Liberal/National Party.

Under “Disclosure Return – Donor to Registered Political Party”, the Electoral Commission Queensland lists a donation of $3000 to the Liberal National Party on May 31 last year and $1200 to the lord mayor’s office in February, 2012.

Last year's donation was listed as a payment for the 25th anniversary of World Expo ’88. The entry for the lord mayor’s office was listed as "Gift in Kind. Corporate Box".

Both donations were signed by Broncos management, either an accountant or an executive assistant to the CEO.