7. Is there a ban on anonymous donations to political parties?

Australia

Australia

Answer
Yes, above certain threshold
Source

The consquences of the current restrictions on foreign donations means that in effect the limit for anomymous donations is now $1000.  

Source: Section 302, Commonwealth Electoral Act, 1918 (Compilation no 63).

Comment

The section of the Commonwealth Electoral Act relating to anonymous donations was repealed when the Act was amended in 2018. 

Source: Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act 2018. 

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