58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
Australia
Answer
- Fines
- Prison
Source
Sections 315 and 316 of the Electoral Act set out the offences and the relevant penalties that relate to Part XX of the Electoral Act. Fines are incurred for serious violations, while providing false or misleading information can incure a prison sentence of 6 months.
- Source:Australian Electoral Commission, 'Financial Disclosure Compliance Framework' July 2017, pp.14, 16.
