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Electoral Act 1993

Corrupt and illegal practices - Illegal practices

220: Providing money for illegal purposes

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"Don't give money to break election rules"

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If you give money to someone for a purpose that breaks the rules of the Electoral Act 1993, you are doing something wrong. This includes giving money for election expenses that are more than the allowed amount, or to pay back money that was spent on these expenses. You will be guilty of an illegal practice if you knowingly provide money for these purposes.

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Part 7Corrupt and illegal practices
Illegal practices

220Providing money for illegal purposes

  1. Where any person knowingly provides money for any purpose which is contrary to the provisions of this Act, or for any election expenses incurred in excess of the maximum amount allowed by this Act, or for repaying any money expended in any such payment or expenses, that person is guilty of an illegal practice.

Notes
  • Section 220: amended, on , by section 14 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 1).
  • Section 220: amended, on , by section 23 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2007 (2007 No 113).