Political donation disclosure thresholds (federal + state)
Federal disclosure threshold $16,300+ (2024-25). State thresholds + caps vary.
Who must comply
Donors + recipients (parties, candidates, associated entities).
What triggers it
Donation + receipt above threshold.
When due
Annual returns + 7-day disclosures during election periods.
Evidence required
Donation register; AEC + state electoral commission returns.
Max penalty
Civil + criminal penalties for failure to disclose + breach of bans
Summary
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 disclosure threshold rose to $16,300 (2024-25 indexed). State regimes (NSW Election Funding + Disclosures Act, Vic Electoral Act 2002, Qld Electoral Act 1992) have varying disclosure thresholds + caps + bans.
Topics
Source: https://aec.gov.au/parties_and_representatives/financial_disclosure/. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.