Donors are reminded that if they have made gifts with amounts or values of more than $5,510 during the 2020-21 financial year to:

  1. (a) a registered political party, associated entity or third party (‘relevant entity’);
  2. or (b) a person or body with the intention of benefitting a relevant entity

they are required under section 130ZH of the Electoral Act 1985 to lodge a Donor Return by Monday 2 August 2021 (if they have not already disclosed them in an earlier return).

These returns can be lodged via the Funding and Disclosure Portal.

Agents are also reminded that they must inform donors of the requirement to lodge a return in relation to a gift to a registered political party.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Funding, Disclosure & Registration Branch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 08 7424 7400.