28. Are there provisions for direct public funding to political parties?
Tonga
Answer
No public funding available
Source
No legislation exists to provide any form of public funding to political parties.
Source: Tonga Electoral Commission, http://www.tongaelections.com/index.php/elections/laws-and-regulations
Comment
The issue is premature in the present stage of political development in Tonga which has no formal system of political parties.
