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Local Electoral Act 2001

Electoral donations and expenses - Electoral expenses

108: Payments to be vouched by bill

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"Record payments over $200 with a bill and receipt"

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When you make a payment for electoral expenses, it must be recorded properly. You need to keep a bill that states the details of the payment and a receipt. This rule applies to payments of $200 or more, including goods and services tax.

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Electoral expenses

108Payments to be vouched by bill

  1. Every payment made in respect of any electoral expenses must, except when it is less than $200 (inclusive of goods and services tax), be vouched by—

  2. a bill stating the particulars; and
    1. a receipt.

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