54. Do lobbying entities have to disclose information on contributions to political parties or candidates?

Australia

Australia

Answer
Yes
Source

Australian Electoral Commission, 'Financial Disclosure Guide for Election Donors, 2016 Federal Election'

http://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/financial_disclosure/guides/election-donors/files/election-donors-guide-2016.pdf

Comment

There are no specific guidelines; donations from lobby groups come under the definition of donor.  Donors have disclosure obligations for donations above the threshold amount (2017: $13,500).  Donors provide Election Donor return for donations to candidates and an annual return for donations to political parties.

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