Election Campaign Donation Returns

Election Campaign Donation Return – What It Means

An Election Campaign Donation Return is a formal statement that discloses any donations or gifts received by a candidate during their election campaign. This requirement promotes transparency and accountability in local government elections.

Obligations Under the Local Government Act 2020

  • Section 306
    Any person who was a candidate in the council election must submit an Election Campaign Donation Return to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) within 40 days after election day.

  • Section 308
    The Chief Executive Officer is required to ensure that a summary of each Election Campaign Donation Return is published on the Council’s website and remains available until the close of the roll for the next general election.

Election Campaign Donation Returns Summary

View the summary of Election Campaign Donations below.

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