58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Sections 207D and 224, Electoral Act 1993, (amended 2023)
A donor who fails to comply with section 207C with the intention of concealing the identity of any or all of the contributors commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $40,000. Punishment for corrupt or illegal practice
(1) Every person who is guilty of any corrupt practice is liable on conviction to either or both of the following:
(a) a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years:
(b) a fine not exceeding—
(i) $100,000 in the case of a person who is a constituency candidate, party secretary, or registered promoter and who is convicted of any corrupt practice under Part 6A; or
(ii) $40,000 in any other case.
(2) Every person who is guilty of any illegal practice is liable on conviction to a
fine not exceeding—
(a) $40,000 in the case of a person who is a constituency candidate, party secretary, or registered promoter and who is convicted of any illegal practice under Part 6AA or 6A; or 
(b) $40,000 in the case of a person who is an unregistered promoter and who is convicted of any illegal practice under section 204B or 204D; or
(c) $10,000 in any other case.