Media Release 2005: Werriwa By-Election Funding Payments

17 May 2005

The Australian Electoral Commission has paid the second stage of election funding payments for the 2005 Werriwa by-election.

This brings the total amount of election funding paid for the Werriwa by-election to $108 033.84. The first stage payment of $102 632.15 was made on 12 April 2005. The balance of $5 401.69 was paid on 3 May 2005.

The total amount of election funding paid to candidates and parties is as follows:

Party/Candidate	Funding Entitlement ($)
Australian Labor Party	$73 135.37
Australians Against Further Immigration	$6 361.05
The Greens	$7 308.44
Family First	$5 668.65
James Young	$10 272.22
Joe Bryant	$5 288.12
Total	$108 033.84

Information concerning the first stage payment can be found in the AEC's media release of 12 April 2005.

Media contact:

Kathy Mitchell
Director Funding and Disclosure
Ph: 02 6271 4463

Similarly, other individuals and orginisations/lobby groups (third parties) who take part in an elction campaign may also be rquired to disclose details of gifts made.