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Local Electoral Act 2001

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103E: Offence relating to contravention of section 103D

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"Breaking donation rules on purpose is an offence"

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If you are a donor and you break the rules in section 103D on purpose to hide who contributed, you commit an offence. You can get a fine of up to $5,000 if you are convicted. This rule is in place to make sure donors follow the law.

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Electoral donations

103EOffence relating to contravention of section 103D

  1. A donor who fails to comply with section 103D 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 $5,000.

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  • Section 103E: inserted, on , by section 30 of the Local Electoral Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 40).