📜 Electoral Amendment (Publicly Funded Advertising) Bill 2012
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLABill 29915 August 2012Private Member
This Bill amends the Electoral Act 1907 to restrict publicly funded advertising during the pre-election period for general elections. It defines key terms, sets out restrictions, requires approval for advertising, and provides for auditing and recovery of unlawfully spent money.
Impact
Government agencies and political parties are affected. It aims to ensure fair elections by preventing the government from using public funds for advertising during pre-election periods, potentially influencing voters.
Key Changes
["Introduces restrictions on publicly funded advertising during pre-election periods.", "Requires approval from the Electoral Commissioner for publicly funded advertising during pre-election periods.", "Mandates the Auditor General to audit compliance with advertising restrictions."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA15 Aug 2012
- LA Second Reading MovedLA15 Aug 2012
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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