Nominated entities

On this page:

• Definition of a nominated entity
• Eligibility
• Appointment and registration
• Revocation and removal
• Register of nominated entities

Definition 

A nominated entity is an organisation formally appointed by a registered political party to act on its behalf in relation to its financial or administrative activities.

Under the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act), each political party may appoint up to 2 nominated entities, provided they meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Act. These criteria relate to the entity's legal status, governance, and its formal relationship with the party.

Eligibility criteria

Under Division 2A of the Act, an organisation can only be appointed as a nominated entity if it meets the eligibility requirements. An entity is ineligible if any of the following apply.

• It is not an associated entity of the political party.
• It is already a nominated entity of another political party.
• The entity, or any of its officers (as defined in the Corporations Act 2001), has been convicted of offences under this Act or under Part 20 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.
• The political party has already appointed 2 other nominated entities.

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Appointment and registration process

Under Division 2A of the Act, the appointment of a nominated entity follows a formal process:

• Party's agent provides written notice to the Electoral Commissioner.
• Supporting documents are submitted, including a declaration of eligibility.
• Appointment takes effect once details are entered into the register.

Revocation and removal

• Appointment may be revoked by the party's agent.
• A nominated entity may resign by written notice.
• The Electoral Commissioner must remove an entity if it ceases to be associated or if convictions apply.
• Removal from the register automatically ends the appointment.

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Register of nominated entities

The register is published online by the Electoral Commissioner and includes:

• The name of each nominated entity
• The address of the entity
• The political party it is associated with.

This register promotes transparency and accountability in political party operations, particularly in relation to financial disclosures and campaign expenditure.