This website is the central source of information about electoral finance reform.

• What is electoral finance reform about?

• What are the proposed changes?

• What stage is electoral finance reform at now?

• Electoral finance reform archive

• Frequently asked questions

• Contact us

• Useful websites and resources

Following the Government’s review of the rules on electoral campaigning and political party funding, the Minister of Justice has introduced the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Bill to the House of Representatives.

To find a copy of the Bill and Cabinet’s decisions on the areas of reform go to the “What are the proposed changes?” page.

The Bill will now go through the parliamentary stages, including Select Committee consultation where there will be a further opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the Government's proposals.

Click here to find out how to make a submission to the Select Committee on the Bill

The latest news:

• 6 May 2010 - the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Bill passes its first reading
  
• 29 April 2010 – Minister of Justice introduces the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Bill
• 16 February 2010 - Minister of Justice announces the Government's further decisions on the electoral finance reform
• 28 September 2009 - Minister of Justice announces release of Proposal Document
• 22 May 2009 - Minister announces release of Issues Paper
• 1 April 2009 - Minister announces review