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Definition of a third party
Under Part 13A, section 130A of the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act), a third party is any individual or organisation (other than those specifically excluded) that either:
- incurs, or intends to incur, more than $10,000 in political expenditure during the designated election period; or
- incurred more than $10,000 in political expenditure during the designated period for the previous general election.
A third party must not incur more than $10,000 in political expenditure during the designated period unless registered under Division 8A of the Act.
Entities excluded from registration
The following are excluded from registration requirements:
- Members of Parliament (House of Assembly or Legislative Council)
- Government or public sector agencies
- Registered political parties, candidates, or groups
- Broadcasters or datacasters
- Publishers of journals (including online publications).
👉 Learn more about third parties, including registration information, on our dedicated third parties page.
Third-party registrations - 2026 State Election
- Final date to register: 6 March 2026 (at least 45 days before the end of the register period).
| Name of third party | Business address | ABN/ACN | Agent | Date of registration |
| Advance Aus Limited | Level 4, 15 Moore Street CANBERRA ACT 2601 |
Matthew Sheahan | 18/04/2022 | |
| Ambulance Employees Association of SA | 13 Hindmarsh Place HINDMARSH SA 5007 |
Paul Ekkelboom | 18/04/2022 | |
| Australia Life Pty Ltd | Level 4, 110 George Street PARRAMATTA NSW 2150 |
37 673 056 936 | Joanna Howe | 31/12/2025 |
| Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (SA Branch) | 191 Torrens Road RIDLEYTON SA 5008 |
Andy Dallisson | 18/04/2022 | |
| Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) SA Branch | 69 Fullarton Road KENT TOWN SA 5067 |
Joshua Peak | 18/04/2022 | |
| South Australian Council of Social Service | 47 King William Road UNLEY SA 5061 |
Erin Kingisepp | 18/04/2022 | |
| SA Independent Retailers Inc. | Level 1, 191 Flinders Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
Stephen Xenikoudis | 18/04/2022 | |
| Turning Point Australia | Suite 3001/376 Bay Street BRIGHTON LE-SANDS NSW 2216 |
56 664 782 003 | Joel Jammal | 15/01/2026 |
| United Fire Fighters Union | 148 South Road TORRENSVILLE SA 5031 |
Gail Gorman | 18/04/2022 | |
| United Trades and Labour Council of South Australia (SA Unions) | 254 Waymouth Street ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
49 207 741 085 | Dale Beasley | 18/04/2022 |
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2026 State Election
Nominations open on 23 February 2026
Key dates
- 23 February 2026: Nominations open
- 27 February 2026: Roll close and party bulk nominations close
- 2 March 2026: Independent nominations close and House of Assembly and Legislative Council nominations declared
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Forms and GuidesInformation about nominating
House of Assembly candidates may be:
- independent (not endorsed by a political party)
- endorsed by a registered political party.
Independent candidates
Independent candidates must be nominated by at least 20 persons who are enrolled and qualified to vote in the same district the candidate is intending to contest.
Nominations must be accompanied by a deposit of $1,000 in a banker's cheque (not a personal cheque) or electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the Electoral Commission of South Australia. If EFT is made you must provide a printed receipt showing successful lodgement of payment.
You must lodge the following with the returning officer for the district you are proposing to contest before the close of nominations:
- A completed nomination form
- The details and signatures of at least 20 nominators who are electors enrolled in the district you’re intending to contest
- A $1,000 deposit (banker’s cheque or EFT)
Registered political party endorsed candidates
To nominate as a candidate endorsed by a registered political party, complete a nomination form and return it to your party's registered officer. The registered officer may then lodge nominations directly with the Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Registered officers must submit the following before the close of nominations:
- all the party's nomination forms
- a deposit of $1,000 in banker's cheque or EFT for each candidate nominated.
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2026 State Election
Nominations open on 23 February 2026
Key dates
- 23 February 2026: Nominations open
- 27 February 2026: Roll close and party bulk nominations close
- 2 March 2026: Independent nominations close and House of Assembly and Legislative Council nominations declared
Access relevant forms and guides via the button below
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Legislative Council candidates may be:
- independent ungrouped (not endorsed by a political party)
- independent grouped (not endorsed by a political party)
- endorsed by a registered political party.
Independent ungrouped candidates
Independent ungrouped candidates are not aligned to other candidates.
Independent ungrouped candidates must be nominated by at least 250 persons who are enrolled and qualified to vote for the Legislative Council.
Nominations must be accompanied by a deposit of $3,000 in banker's cheque (not a personal cheque) or electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the Electoral Commission of South Australia. If EFT is made you must provide a printed receipt showing successful lodgement of payment.
Intending candidates must contact the returning officer for the Legislative Council to arrange a time to lodge a nomination. You must lodge the following before the close of nominations:
- A completed nomination form
- The details and signatures of at least 250 nominators who are electors enrolled and qualified to vote for the Legislative Council
- A $3,000 deposit (banker’s cheque of EFT)
It is recommended that nominations are lodged early to allow time to check the names of all nominators.
Independent grouped candidates
Independent grouped candidates are listed on the ballot paper with other similar candidates by agreement. They are not members of a registered political party.
Independent grouped candidates must be nominated by at least 250 persons who are enrolled and qualified to vote for the Legislative Council district.
Nominations must be accompanied by a deposit of $3,000 in banker's cheque (not a personal cheque) or electronic funds transfer (EFT) to the Electoral Commission of South Australia. If EFT is made you must provide a printed receipt showing successful lodgement of payment.
Intending candidates must contact the returning officer for the Legislative Council to arrange a time to lodge a nomination. You must lodge the following before the close of nominations:
- A completed nomination form for every candidate
- The details and signatures of at least 250 nominators who are electors, for every candidate
- A $3,000 deposit for every candidate
It is recommended that nominations are lodged early to allow time to check the names of all nominators.
Registered political party endorsed candidates
To nominate as a candidate endorsed by a registered political party, complete a nomination form and return it to your party's registered officer. The registered officer may then lodge directly with the Electoral Commission of South Australia.
Registered officers must submit the following before the close of nominations:
- all the party's nomination forms, and
- a deposit of $3,000 in banker's cheque or EFT for each candidate nominated
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Forms, handbooks, and information sheets
A range of official nomination and compliance forms, as well as supporting guides and information sheets required under the Electoral Act 1985, are available for download below.
Forms
- Associated Entity Details (PDF, 2MB)
- RO 40A Multiple nominations endorsed party (PDF, 218KB)
- RO 40B Endorsed party candidate (PDF, 180KB)
- RO 42 Multiple party candidates voting tickets lodgement (PDF, 1.7MB)
- RO 43 Single party endorsed candidate (PDF, 196KB)
- RO 44 Independent candidate (PDF, 184KB)
- RO 44A List of nominators (PDF, 292KB)
- RO 45 Independent candidate voting ticket lodgement (PDF, 160KB)
- RO 106 Nomination Deposit Information (PDF, 212KB)
- State Campaign Account Notification (PDF, 1.9MB)
- Third Party Registration (PDF, 2MB)
Guides
- Election Funding - Administrative Funding Guide (PDF, 241KB)
- Election Funding - Advance Funding Guide (PDF, 293KB)
- Election Funding - Policy Development Funding Guide (186KB)
- Election Funding - Public Funding Guide (230KB)
- Prescribed Details Guide (PDF, 273KB)
- RO 16 Candidate Guide - House of Assembly (PDF, 2.6MB)
- RO 18 Scrutineer Guide (PDF, 6.8MB)
Information sheets and infographics
Additional forms and guidance materials are currently under development and will be published here as they are finalised.
If you are unable to locate a specific form or have urgent compliance requirements, contact the Compliance Branch at