Who is responsible for party list candidate spending and donations?
For party list candidates, spending to promote your candidacy will be regarded as party campaign spending and will count towards the party’s spending limit. Donations towards your candidacy are also regarded as donations to the party.1
It is the responsibility of the party’s treasurer or campaigns officer (if appointed) to authorise, record and report spending to us after the election.2
For more information, please see our guidance on party spending. The party’s treasurer is responsible for handling party donations.
However, you are responsible for managing and reporting your personal expenses, which are any reasonable travel and living expenses you may incur during the regulated period. These expenses will only count towards the party spending limit if the party reimburses you for the personal expenses.3
You may also have to report certain donations if you are a holder of elected office. Guidance on this can be found in the section on donations.