Register of third parties

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

• Registration period: 18 April 2022 - 20 April 2026
• Final date to register: 6 March 2026 (at least 45 days before the end of the register period).