Nauru
| Question | Value |
|---|---|
1. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
3. Is there a ban on corporate donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
4. Is there a ban on corporate donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
5. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
6. Is there a ban on donations from Trade Unions to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
8. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
9. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
10. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with government contracts to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
11. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
12. Is there a ban on donations from corporations with partial government ownership to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
13. Is there a ban on the use of state resources in favour or against a political party or candidate? |
Code
Yes
Comment
BLANK Source
(1) It is unlawful for any employee of the public service or instrumentality of the Republic to campaign in support of a candidate for an election. (2) It is unlawful for any employee of the public service or instrumentality of the Republic to post or distribute any campaign material inside a public office in support of a candidate for an election. (3) It is unlawful for any employee of the public service or instrumentality of the Republic to use any Government resources to support a candidate for an election. (4) It is unlawful for any person to coerce, pressure or intimidate an employee of the public service or instrumentality of the Republic to carry out any of the acts prohibited in subsections (1), (2) and (3) above. (5) Any person who is in breach of any of the above subsections commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both. Source: Article 121, Electoral Act 2016, Act 15 of 2016 |
14. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
15. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during a non-election specific period, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
16. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
17. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a political party during an election, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
18. Is there a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
19. If there is a limit on the amount a donor can contribute to a candidate, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
20. Is there a limit on the amount a candidate can contribute to their own election campaign? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign finacing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London, 2016 |
21. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
22. Is there a limit on in-kind donations to candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London, 2016 |
23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
24. Is there a ban on political parties taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
25. Is there a ban on candidates taking loans in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
26. Is there a ban on donors to political parties/candidates participating in public tender/procurement processes? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing hence no official knowledge of who are donors to candidates Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
27. Are there provisions requiring donations to go through the banking system? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regaultion of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
| Question | Value |
|---|---|
28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties? |
Code
No public funding available
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
29. What are the eligibility criteria for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
32. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
33. What criteria determine allocation for free or subsidized access to media for political parties? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates? |
Code
No
Comment
The only broadcast media is State owned and the Electoral Act prohibits the use of State resources for campaigning Source
The only media organisation in the country is the Nauru Media Bureau (NMB) which is under the authority of the Ministry of Communication and controlled by a Government Minister. The NMB manages the TV, radio and a monthly publication, ‘Mwinen Ko’. …. The Government issued a statement, stating that Government media was used only to highlight national programs undertaken by the Government and not for political campaigning. The Mission was advised that no individual MP, including from those Government, was given undue access to the public media for campaign purposes. The Electoral Commissioner subsequently clarified that the Electoral Act prohibits any candidate from using Government resources for campaigning or election related activities Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
35. Are there provisions for any other form of indirect public funding? |
Code
Yes
Comment
Premises were made available for campaign platform events Source
Campaign platform events were held during the week before the election in all eight constituencies, giving each of the candidates the opportunities to present their policies to voters. Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
36. Is the provision of direct public funding to political parties tied to gender equality among candidates? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
37. Are there provisions for other financial advantages to encourage gender equality in political parties? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
| Question | Value |
|---|---|
38. Is there a ban on vote buying? |
Code
Yes
Comment
BLANK Source
(1) It is an offence for any person to offer their vote or support to a candidate for an election in exchange for any property or benefit. (2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. Source: Article 124, Electoral Act 2016, Act 15 of 2016
(1) A person commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both, if with the intent to corruptly influence a voter at an election, that person: (a) offers cash or promises or supplies food, drink or entertainment; (b) offers or promises to give cash or to pay for food, drink or entertainment; (c) offers or provides transport to or from polling stations; (d) offers, promises or gives a gift, donation or prize, including cash, to or for any person, club or association. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), it is immaterial: (a) whether or not the offer was accepted before, on or after polling day; and (b) whether or not a promise if fulfilled before, on or after polling day. (3) It is on the person making the offer or promise to prove that the offer or promise was made under a customary obligation Source: Article 129, Electoral Act 2016, Act 15 of 2016 |
39. Are there limits on the amount a political party can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
40. If there are limits on the amount a political party can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of political financing Source
“The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London
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42. If there are limits on the amount a candidate can spend, what is the limit? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of political financing Source
The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
43. Are there limits on the amount that third parties can spend on election campaign activities? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regualtion of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
44. Are there limits on traditional media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign expenditure. All broadcast media is state owned Source
The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
45. Are there limits on online media advertising spending in relation to election campaigns? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign expenditure Source
“The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
46. Do any other restrictions on online media advertisement (beyond limits) exist? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign expenditure Source
“The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
| Question | Value |
|---|---|
47. Do political parties have to report regularly on their finances? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru
Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 |
48. Do political parties have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no political party system in Nauru and there is no regaultion of campaign financing Source
Nauru does not have a political party system, so all members of Parliament are effectively independent members Source: Parliament of Nauru webpage, http://www.naurugov.nr/parliament-of-nauru/about-parliament/who-comprises-parliament.aspx, accessed 2 January 2018 “The Electoral Act does not place restrictions on campaign spending,….” Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report The Commonwealth, London The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London
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49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London
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50. Do third parties have to report on election campaign finances? |
Code
No
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
51. Is information in reports from political parties and/or candidates to be made public? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
52. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates reveal the identity of donors? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
53. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized income? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
54. Must reports from political parties and/or candidates include information on itemized spending? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
Therecis no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
55. Which institution(s) receives financial reports from political parties and/or candidates? |
Code
No Institution specified
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
56. Which institution(s) is responsible for examining financial reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
No institution specified
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations? |
Code
Not applicable
Comment
There is no regulation of campaign financing Source
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions? |
Code
Comment
Sanctions are applied only in relation to vote buying Source
(1) It is an offence for any person to offer their vote or support to a candidate for an election in exchange for any property or benefit. (2) A person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to both. Source: Article 124, Electoral Act 2016, Act 15 of 2016
(1) A person commits an offence and is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year or to both, if with the intent to corruptly influence a voter at an election, that person: (a) offers cash or promises or supplies food, drink or entertainment; (b) offers or promises to give cash or to pay for food, drink or entertainment; (c) offers or provides transport to or from polling stations; (d) offers, promises or gives a gift, donation or prize, including cash, to or for any person, club or association. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1), it is immaterial: (a) whether or not the offer was accepted before, on or after polling day; and (b) whether or not a promise if fulfilled before, on or after polling day. (3) It is on the person making the offer or promise to prove that the offer or promise was made under a customary obligation Source: Article 129, Electoral Act 2016, Act 15 of 2016
The Electoral Commission could consider developing a regulatory framework for campaign financing, to provide for greater transparency and accountability Source: The Commonwealth (2016) Nauru General Election 9 July 2016 The Commonwealth Observer Mission Report, The Commonwealth, London |
