Funding and Disclosure
The Commission administers the registration of political parties and the financial disclosure requirements that govern parties, candidates and third parties.
Below are important links to forms, guides to assist you to navigate your obligations, the Online Disclosure System, the current dollar value amounts and determinations.
- Determination of Payments into State Campaign Accounts Section 175LO of the Electoral Act 1907
- State Campaign Account Annual Returns - Notice to allow certified bank statements
- Funding and Disclosure Update – Dollar Value Amount Updates 2026-2027
2026 Secret Harbour By-Election Information
The 2026 Secret Harbour By-Election will be held on 29 August 2026. Below is a link to the funding and disclosure timeline for the election which includes key dates such as the capped expenditure period.
Funding and disclosure guides can be found on the following page:
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is a State Campaign Account?
3. What are some examples of election expenses?
• Advertisements on radio, tv and newspaper
• Mailouts and letterbox drops to households
• Fees paid to consultants or advertising agents for political purposes
• Polling and research
4. What is a political contribution?
Read more here.
5. What is a gift?
Read more here.
6. What needs to be disclosed?
Read more here.
7. When do donations need to be disclosed?
In a non-election period, donations need to be disclosed to the Commission within seven days of receiving the contribution.
During an election period (between the day of the issue of the writ and the close of polls on polling day), by end of next business day after receiving.
8. What do i need to be aware of for 2026?
Please read the timeline at the following link: 2026 Funding and Disclosure Timeline