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Australian Electoral Commission
This page provides a range of resources to help individuals and entities navigate their obligations under the new Funding and Disclosure Scheme that applies from 1 January 2027. The knowledge and learning resources below are listed progressively from introductory awareness to detailed compliance guidance.
Videos introduce you to reform topics and obligations.
Fact sheets explain essential topics, key concepts and obligation priorities.
Engagement sessions are monthly interactive discussions with stakeholders that focus on key obligations.
Guidelines are an authoritative source the take a deep dive into key reform topics and obligations.
Information on financial disclosure obligations under the current scheme is available here.
The amended Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 can be found on the Federal Register of Legislation.
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is progressively updating the guidelines for the future Funding and Disclosure Scheme. The guidelines enable entities and individuals, an opportunity to learn about the future Funding and Disclosure Scheme prior to its commencing. Information on current financial disclosure obligations is available here.
The guidelines also outline how the AEC intends to operationalise the reforms in the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Act 2025.
The AEC is in the process of updating the guidelines, which will be published as Version 2.
Register for updates to ensure you stay up to date with the latest information as we approach 1 January 2027 commencement.
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
