Media Release 1999: Holt By-Election Election Funding
7 May 1999
The Australian Electoral Commission today announced payment of election funding entitlements totalling $121 314.08 following the Holt By-Election. The Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 requires that at least 95% of the entitlement be paid as soon as possible 20 days after polling day. As the count of the vote for the Holt By-Election was finalised by the 20th day after polling the full entitlements could be paid. Political parties, which endorse candidates, receive election funding provided the candidates receive at least 4% of the formal first preference vote.
The rate of election funding applicable at the Holt By-Election was 164.162 cents per formal first preference vote. The following funding entitlements have been paid:
| Australian Democrats | $17 887.09 |
| Australian Greens | $7 717.26 |
| Australian Labor Party | $79 616.93 |
| Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile Group) | $7 221.49 |
| Democratic Labor Party (DLP) of Australia | $8 871.31 |
| TOTAL | $121 314.08 |
Media Contact:
Brad Edgman
Director Funding and Disclosure
Ph. (02) 6271 4413
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