The AEC considers matters that come to its attention to determine whether disclosure obligations exist and, if so, whether these have been met.

Matters which come to the attention of the AEC are the subject of a preliminary assessment, using information from the source of the complaint and routine enquiries, as to whether further investigation is required. Where appropriate the AEC will utilise its powers to investigate under section 316(3) of the Act.

The items below set out the AEC’s conclusions in relation to matters investigated.

AEC Advice

• Gavin O’Connor’s Allegations Regarding Richard Marles the Member for Corio
• Exclusive Brethren, sources of campaign funds
• Alleged rorting – ALP fund raising anomalies
• Independent Candidate Advisory Network (ICAN) Disclosure Obligation
• Liberal Party – Russell Galt Legal Fees
• Contributions by the Unions to the ALP (Senator Fierravanti-Wells)
• Friends of Indi
• Wielangta Fighting Fund
• Exclusive Brethren
• AEC Policy on Consideration of Financial Disclosure Matters
• GetUp and Bennelong Institute
• Liberal Party - Ryan FEC dinner (2004)
• Possible donations ALP SA and Mr Nick Bolkus (2001)
• Possible donations NSW Liberal Party and Minister Ruddock (2001)
• Fair Go Alliance
• National Party - possible associated entities
• Liberal Party - Bowman FEC (2001) [PDF 65KB]
• Liberal Party - Ryan FEC (2001) [PDF 79KB]
• Australians for Honest Politics [PDF 72KB]
• Possible Donor Disclosure by The Hon Tony Abbott MP [PDF 64KB]