57. What power is granted to the institution(s) responsible for examining reports and/or investigating violations?

23 (4) A political party that fails to comply with subsection (1) is liable to a penalty of $100 for each day the non-compliance continues, and if the political party is still non-compliant after 30 days, the Registrar must deregister the political party.”.

26A (1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, the Registrar shall have all powers necessary to carry out its functions under this Act.
(2) Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1) if the Registrar has reason to believe that a person has information or documents relevant to or required by the Registrar for the performance of his or her duties under this Act, the Registrar may by notice in writing, direct the person to furnish such information or documents to the Registrar.
(3) Any person who, having been lawfully required under this section to disclose any information or documents to the Registrar under subsection (2) shall, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law on confidentiality, privilege or secrecy, comply with such direction and any such person who fails to comply with the directions of the Registrar or provides information that is false, commits an offence and shall be liable upon conviction—
• (a)in the case of a natural person, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or to both; and
• (b)in the case of a company, association or body of persons, Government department, non-governmental organisation, Statutory Authority or entity, to a fine not exceeding $500,000 and for the Director, Chief Executive Officer, Minister, Manager or officer in charge for the time being, to a fine not exceeding $50,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or to both.
(4) For the purposes of this section, a “person” means a natural or legal person and includes a company, association or body of persons, corporate or unincorporate, Government department, non-governmental organisation, Statutory Authority or any entity.

27 (5)Where a political party commits an offence under this Act, the Registrar shall have the power to—
• (a)issue a warning and require the political party to conform to this Act within a specified period; or
• (b)suspend the registration of the political party for a period not exceeding 12 months.

Source: Sections 23, 26A, 27 Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) (Amendment) Act 2021.