A state Labor minister is under fire for using a mobile EFTPOS terminal to take donations to the party at a fundraising event.

Small business minister Philip Dalidakis did not breach the rules for ministers raising funds for his party but the Opposition says it is inappropriate for a state minister to be taking money for his party in this way.

Victorian Minister for Small Business, Innovation and Trade Philip Dalidakis. Credit:Jesse Marlow

Labor found itself under attack in State Parliament on Wednesday over the fundraiser.

Mr Dalidakis’ unusual approach was revealed the day after Labor’s campaign donations laws, aimed at taking corporate money out of state politics, finally passed the parliament.