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Debate over the implementation of the Electoral Amendment (Finance and Other Matters) Act 2023, particularly regarding financial donation disclosure.

🟠 High · Committee23 May 2024 · 5,913 words

Parties complain about late advice on new donation disclosure rules. Govt says it's simple, parties

New electoral finance disclosure rules face criticism for delayed guidance and high consultancy cost

If we go to the legislation and see what their obligation is, it is to provide a notice to the commission within seven days of receiving a donation. They can acquit that if, on one sheet of toilet paper, they write out the name and address of the donor and the amount, sign it and provide it to the commission.

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Members who spoke

CHAIRDavies, Ms MiaQuigley, Mr JohnRowe, Ms CassandraTonkin, Ms ChristineKelly, Hon Dave
Topics
electoral reformpolitical donationstransparencyconsultationIndigenous enrolment

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Electoral Amendment (Finance and Other Matters) Act 2023

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