Electoral Act 2004

(1) A registered party must appoint a reporting agent.

(2) Subject to subsection (2A), a candidate in an election may appoint a person to be the candidate's reporting agent.

(2A) The reporting agent for a candidate who is endorsed by a registered party is the reporting agent for that party.

(2B) An associated entity may appoint a reporting agent.

(2C) A third party campaigner may appoint a reporting agent.

(3) The appointment of a reporting agent under subsection (1) or (2) has no effect unless:

(a) the person appointed has attained the age of 18 years; and

(b) written notice of the appointment is given to the Commission; and

(c) the name and address of the person appointed are stated in the notice;

and

(d) the person appointed has consented in writing to the appointment.

(4) The notice must be given by:

(a) if the appointment is made by a registered party – the party's secretary; or

(b) if the appointment is made by a candidate – the candidate; or

(c) if the appointment is made by an associated entity or a third party campaigner – the entity or campaigner's financial controller.