Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918

This Subdivision applies to a gift (other than a gift to which subsection (2) or (3) applies) made for a federal purpose, by or on behalf of a donor, to any of the following:

a registered political party;

a State branch of a registered political party;

a member of the House of Representatives;

a Senator;

a candidate;

an associated entity;

a significant third party;

a nominated entity;

a third party.

For federal purpose, see subsection 287(1).

This Subdivision applies to a gift made for a federal purpose by, or on behalf of, a donor if the gift:

is to a person or entity referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (i); and

is for the purposes of a by‑election; and

is made during the election period for the by‑election.

This Subdivision applies to a gift made for a federal purpose by, or on behalf of, a donor if the gift:

is to a person or entity referred to in any of paragraphs (1)(a) to (i); and

is for the purposes of a Senate‑only election; and

is made during the election period for the Senate‑only election.