Electoral Funding and Donations Reform - Electoral Commission SA

The Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Act 2024 has introduced major reforms to the Electoral Act 1985, effective from 1 July 2025. These changes are designed to strengthen transparency, accountability, and fairness in South Australia's electoral system. Use the links below to explore how the reforms affect candidates, parties, and the electoral process.

Electoral reform

South Australia's electoral laws have been updated under the Electoral (Accountability and Integrity) Amendment Act 2024.

Reforms overview
Amendment Act
Electoral Act 1985

Reform highlights

ECSA hosted an info session on how the reforms affect parties, candidates, donors, and the electoral process.

Watch the presentation
Reform timeline (PDF 133KB)

Guidance and support

Find practical guidance and tools to help you meet your obligations.

All participants
Political parties
Agents
Associated entities
Third parties

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