IMPORTANT
The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) prohibits the provision and knowing receipt of donations from foreign donors. A foreign donor is defined as:
(a) A body politic of a foreign country;
(b) A body politic of a part of a foreign country;
(c) A part of a body politic mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b);
(d) A foreign public enterprise;
(e) An entity (whether or not incorporated) that does not meet any of the following conditions: (i) the entity is incorporated in Australia; (ii) the entity’s head office is in Australia; (iii) the entity’s principal place of activity is, or is in, Australia;
(f) An individual who is none of the following:
(i) an elector;
(ii) an Australian citizen;
(iii) an Australian resident;
(iv) a New Zealand citizen who holds a Subclass 444 (Special Category) visa.
Amounts received by the National Party of Australia – NSW of more than $16,900 in the 2024-25 financial year will be subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.
Donations by individuals to registered political parties up to $1,500 in a financial year may be tax deductible. Seek advice from your Accountant.