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Electoral Act 1993

Election expenses, donations, and annual financial statements - General provisions relating to donations

207D: Offence relating to contravention of section 207C

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"Breaking donation rules on purpose can lead to a big fine"

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If you are a donor and you do not follow the rules in section 207C on purpose, to hide who contributed, you commit an offence. You can get a fine of up to $40,000 if you are found guilty. This fine is a penalty for breaking the rules about donating money.

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"Say who gave money to help a candidate, if it's from many people or over a certain amount."

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207E: Identity of donor to be disclosed by transmitter, if known, or

"Say who really gave the money when someone else passes it on"

Part 6AElection expenses, donations, and annual financial statements
General provisions relating to donations

207DOffence relating to contravention of section 207C

  1. A donor who fails to comply with section 207C with the intention of concealing the identity of any or all of the contributors commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $40,000.

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Notes
  • Section 207D: inserted, on , by section 6 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 1).
  • Section 207D: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).