Electoral Matters Committee extends closing date for submissions

THE Parliament’s Electoral Matters Committee has extended the time to make submissions for its inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Act 2018.

"There will be a two week extension for the community to have its say, with submissions now closing on Wednesday, 17 February 2021," committee chair Senator James McGrath announced.

Senator McGrath noted that the committee will examine the operation of the amendments, dealing with foreign donations; the clarity of public guidance products issued by regulators; and the impacts of amendments to the original bill that are relevant to charitable issue-based advocacy.

The committee is inviting written submissions addressing any or all of the terms of reference. Information on how to make a submission may be found at this link. The Committee is due to report by 31 May 2021.

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