51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public?

Tonga

Tonga

Answer
No
Source

The Electoral Commission has the responsibility to "regulate and monitor electoral expenditure by candidates in accordance with section 24 of the Electoral Act", There is no provision in any legislation requiring that the record of candidate electoral expenses must be made public.  However, the Commission "may make recommendations for changes to the law concerning elections".

Source: Sections 10 (d) and (l), Electoral Commission Act, 2010.

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