Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

Registered political parties, candidates and groups must have an agent. Significant third parties, associated entities and nominated entities must nominate a financial controller.

The Electoral Commissioner keeps a Register of Party Agents. Information about financial controllers for significant third parties, associated entities and nominated entities is kept in the Transparency Register under Division 1A.

The agents are responsible for making claims for election funding under Division 3. The agents and financial controllers are responsible for complying with Divisions 1A and 3A, and providing returns under Divisions 4 and 5.