If you are a candidate, you must keep proper records of all loans you enter into. You have to make sure these records are accurate and complete. If you do not keep these records and you do not have a good reason for not doing so, you can be fined up to $40,000 if you are found guilty of an offence.
You can find more information about this rule in the Electoral Act 1993, which was amended by the Electoral Amendment Act 2022. This amendment was made on 1 January 2023.
As a candidate, it is your responsibility to follow this rule and keep proper records of your loans to avoid any penalties.
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A candidate must keep proper records of all loans they enter into.
A candidate who fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $40,000.
