The Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has extended the time to make submissions for its inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act 2018.

Media release issue date: Wednesday, 3 February 2021

The Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has extended the time to make submissions for its inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act 2018. ‘There will be a two week extension for the community to have its say, with submissions now closing on Wednesday, 17 February 2021,’ Committee Chair Senator McGrath announced. Senator McGrath noted that the Committee will examine the operation of the amendments, dealing with foreign donations; the clarity of public guidance products issued by regulators; and the impacts of amendments to the original bill that are relevant to charitable issue-based advocacy. The Committee invites written submissions addressing any or all of the terms of reference. Information on how to make a submission may be found at the following link. The Committee is due to report by 31 May 2021. Media inquiries Brooke Hargraves Office of Senator the Hon James McGrath (07) 5441 1800 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 2374 em@aph.gov.au

After two years in operation, a law to improve transparency and accountability around political donations will be reviewed by the Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee.

Media release issue date: Monday, 30 November 2020

After two years in operation, a law to improve transparency and accountability around political donations will be reviewed by the Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee. Committee Chair Senator James McGrath says the review of the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act 2018 is an opportunity for the Parliament to ensure that the law is working as it should. ‘The Committee will also take the opportunity to check in on how the Act’s objectives can continue to be achieved in the most effective way while minimising red tape,’ Senator McGrath said. ‘We are also interested in the impacts of amendments to the original bill that are relevant to charitable issue-based advocacy.’ Senator McGrath noted that the Committee will examine the operation of the amendments, dealing with foreign donations; and the clarity of public guidance products issued by regulators. The Committee invites written submissions addressing any or all of the terms of reference. Information on how to make a submission may be found at the following link. Submissions are requested by 29 January 2021. Media inquiries Sam Jackson Office of Senator the Hon James McGrath 0439 477 005 07 5441 1800 For background information Committee Secretariat 02 6277 2374 em@aph.gov.au