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Electoral Act 1993

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

207H: Offence relating to contravention of section 207G

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"Breaking rules to hide who donated money can get you in trouble and a big fine."

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If you break the rules in section 207G on purpose to hide who donated money, you can get in trouble. You might have to pay a fine of up to $40,000 if you are found guilty. This rule is in place to make sure you follow the rules in section 207G honestly.

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

207HOffence relating to contravention of section 207G

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

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