Local Government Act 1993

Within 45 days after the day on which the returning officer gives a certificate of election, every candidate must sign and declare before a justice or a commissioner for declarations and lodge with the Electoral Commissioner a return in an approved form stating the candidate's relevant electoral advertising. Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.

A return under subsection (1) is to be accompanied by any invoice, account or receipt in respect of electoral advertising.

Any person who prints, publishes or broadcasts electoral advertising is to lodge a return in an approved form with the Electoral Commissioner within 45 days after the day on which the returning officer gives a certificate of election. Fine not exceeding 30 penalty units.