41. Are there limits on the amount a candidate can spend?
Australia
Answer
No
Source
P 193, 'At present, there is no limit on the amount that can be spent during a federal election campaign in Australia. Although candidates' electoral expenditure was capped at the time of federation in recognition of the need to contain campaign costs, this cap was abolished in 1980 on the basis that such limits imposed a constraint on candidates' campaigns and were difficult to enforce' (Source: Gray, Anthony & Jones, Nicky (2010) To Give and to Receive: The Australian Government's Proposed Electoral Finance Reform)
