49. Do candidates have to report on their election campaign finances?

Australia

Australia

Answer
Yes
Source

Candidates have to lodge election disclosures 15 weeks after polling day outlining details of donations received, number of donors and details of expenditures

Sources: 

Sections 304 and 309, Commonwealth Electoral Act,2018 (Compilation 68).

Australian Electoral Commission, 'Financial Disclosure Guide for Candidates and Senate Groups 2019 Federal Election https://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/financial_disclosure/guides/files/financial-disclosure-guide-for-candidates-and-senate-groups-2019-federal-election.pdf

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