If you break the rules about election expenses, you can get in trouble. You will be guilty of a corrupt practice if you wilfully do not follow the rules in section 206A. You will be guilty of an illegal practice if you do not follow the rules in section 206A for any other reason.

You need to know what section 206A says so you do not incur unauthorised election expenses. When you incur election expenses, you must make sure you are allowed to do so. This is so you do not get in trouble for breaking the rules.

If you are unsure about what expenses are allowed, you should look at the rules in the Electoral Act 1993, specifically section 206A. You can get in trouble if you do not follow these rules. The rules are in place to make sure elections are fair.