184Appointment of reporting agent

184 Appointment of reporting agent (1) A registered party must appoint a reporting agent. (2) Subject to subsection (2A), a candidate in an election may appoint a person to be the candidate's reporting agent. (2A) The reporting agent for a candidate who is endorsed by a registered party is the reporting agent for that party. (2B) An associated entity may appoint a reporting agent. (2C) A third party campaigner may appoint a reporting agent. (3) The appointment of a reporting agent under subsection (1) or (2) has no effect unless: (a) the person appointed has attained the age of 18 years; and (b) written notice of the appointment is given to the Commission; and (c) the name and address of the person appointed are stated in the notice; and (d) the person appointed has consented in writing to the appointment. (4) The notice must be given by: (a) if the appointment is made by a registered party – the party's secretary; or (b) if the appointment is made by a candidate – the candidate; or (c) if the appointment is made by an associated entity or a third party campaigner – the entity or campaigner's financial controller. Electoral Act 2004 99