Registers maintained by the Electoral Commissioner
Under the Electoral Act 1985 (the Act), the Electoral Commissioner is responsible for maintaining several official registers. These registers support transparency, accountability, and compliance with electoral requirements.
Register of agents
Records the names and addresses of all appointed agents. Each entry serves as conclusive evidence of appointment. Removal from the register may occur due to resignation, termination, or conviction under the Act.
Register of nominated entities
A publicly accessible list that includes the name and address of each nominated entity, the associated political party, and any other details required by regulation. This register must be published on the Electoral Commission’s website.
Register of political parties
Contains all political parties registered under the Act. The register is available for public inspection, free of charge, during ordinary office hours at the principal office of the Electoral Commissioner.
Register of third parties
Lists all third parties registered under Division 8A of the Act. The register becomes active at the commencement of the capped expenditure period for an election and must be published on the Electoral Commission’s website.