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Local Electoral Act 2001

Electoral donations and expenses - Electoral donations

103G: Offence relating to contravention of section 103F

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

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You can commit an offence if you do not follow the rules in section 103F(1) on purpose to hide who donated money or who contributed to the donation. If you do this, you can be fined up to $5,000 if you are found guilty. You must follow the rules to avoid getting in trouble.

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103GOffence relating to contravention of section 103F

  1. A transmitter who fails to comply with section 103F(1) with the intention of concealing the identity of the donor or 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 103G: inserted, on , by section 30 of the Local Electoral Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 40).