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Australian Electoral Commission
Parties or candidates that received the required four per cent of the formal first-preference vote cast at the Aston by-election have each received an initial payment of $11,426.
The payments, amounting to $45,704 in total, have been made to the Australian Labor Party, Liberal Party of Australia, The Australian Greens – Victoria and to independent candidate Maya Tesa.
The initial payment was not dependent on a demonstration of electoral expenditure – it is an automatic payment. It was required to be made as soon as practicable after the 20th day following election day.
Further election funding payments are subject to submission of a claim by the candidate or political party showing demonstrated electoral expenditure. The total amount payable is capped at the amount of actual electoral expenditure incurred by the political party or candidate. All claims are closely examined by the AEC before final payments are made, and many will be subject to a formal compliance review.
Election funding claims for further payments can be submitted to the AEC during the period from 21 April 2023 to 30 September 2023. The AEC will assess these claims and determinations will be published on the Transparency Register.
Editor’s notes:
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.