Registration
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Registered political parties - overview, register and party rules
Political parties registered with the Electoral Commission at writ day: may nominate a party list to contest the party vote, can be considered for an allocation of election broadcast advertising time and funds, and will have a party election expense limit on top of the election expense limit available to every electorate candidate. Read more »
How to apply to register a party
This guide is to the requirements and making of an application for registration of a political party. It also sets out the circumstances in which registration may be cancelled. It includes access to downloadable templates for optional adaptation and use by applicants, as well as links to relevant law. Read more »
How to make a section 71A declaration
A required annual statutory declaration to the Electoral Commission as to whether the registered political party continues to meet the registration requirements of: intending to contest general elections; and having at least 500 current financial members who are eligible to enrol as electors. Read more »
Political party registered logos - overview & register
A political party (whether registered or not) that has a registered logo with the Electoral Commission at writ day may have that logo reproduced on the ballot paper at a general election or by-election alongside the party name, a candidate's name, or both as appropriate. Read more »
How to apply to register a party logo
Parties may apply to the Electoral Commission to register a logo. Public comment is sought before the commission considers the application against criteria of the logo not being offensive, indecent, misleading, confusing, refering to an honour or title, or infringing someone else's intellectual property rights. The process takes about a month. Read more »