Media Release 2004: Election Complaint - Allegation of Bribery

22 November 2004

During the 2004 federal election, the AEC received a complaint alleging that an inducement had been offered to Mr Tony Windsor MP not to stand as a candidate.

This complaint was referred by the AEC to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on 21 September 2004.

The AFP has today advised the AEC that the investigation has been finalised and the matter will not be prosecuted.

The AEC has advised the complainant accordingly.