Annual and election returns can be lodged through the eReturns portal.

Logging in to eReturns

New eReturns user

To use eReturns you will need to obtain a username and password. The AEC will issue usernames and temporary passwords to some entity types. Other entity types can create their own eReturns account.

Entity type	AEC issue username and password	Create own eReturns account
Party agent of a registered political party*
Financial controller for a significant third party*
Financial controller for an associated entity*
Member of the House of Representatives
Senator
Annual donor**
Third party**
Candidate and agents
Election donor**

* when the entity is registered
** a username and password will be issued only to identified donors or third parties

Tips on accessing eReturns

• In order to access eReturns you need to provide a valid email address.
• After the initial sign up process, eReturns will send a confirmation to your nominated email address. Click on the link in the email before you lodge your return or log back into eReturns. (If you cannot find an email from eReturns, check your junk mail/spam folder.)
• The AEC may issue you with a username and a single-use password. After your first login, you will need to change your password.
• Passwords are case sensitive, must be at least 8 characters long and have at least one letter and one number. Do not include any special symbols.
• For best results, use an up-to-date version of Chrome, Safari or Firefox.

Existing eReturns users

All existing eReturns users should use their current username and password.

If you need to reset your password, you may be able to do it yourself or the AEC may need to reset it on your behalf.

Entity type	AEC reset password	Reset own password
Party agent of a registered political party
Financial controller for a significant third party
Financial controller for an associated entity
Member of the House of Representatives
Senator
Annual donor
Third party
Candidate and agents
Election donor

Completing a return

The eReturns portal will provide you with all the information you need to lodge your return online.

Tips on completing a return

The financial disclosure FAQs provide definitions of terminology used in financial disclosure:

• Financial disclosure FAQs

eReturns guidance

• Political Party Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.2MB]
• Significant Third Party Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.9MB]
• Associated Entities Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.5MB]
• MPs and Senators Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.1MB]
• Donors Quick Reference Guide [PDF 2.6MB]
• Third Parties Incurring Electoral Expenditure Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.3MB]
• Candidate and Senate Group Quick Reference Guide [PDF 1.10MB]

Amending a return

A request may be made to, or by the AEC, seeking amendment of a return that has been lodged and subsequently found to be incomplete or incorrect. An amendment can be lodged through eReturns.

Contact us

If you need additional information, assistance or to obtain a username and password, please contact the Funding and Disclosure helpdesk.

Email: fad@aec.gov.au

Ph: 02 6271 4552

Further information

• Financial disclosure
• Annual returns
• Election returns
• Lodging a paper form