Electoral Disclosure and Funding Act 2023
25Political donations to independent candidates by parties, associated entities and persons
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25 Political donations to independent candidates by parties, associated entities and persons
(1) It is unlawful for any of the following persons to make a political donation to an independent candidate or an independent Assembly Member:
(a) a registered party;
(b) an Assembly candidate endorsed by a registered party;
(c) an Assembly Member endorsed by a registered party;
(d) an associated entity in relation to which there is a registered party.
(2) It is unlawful for an independent candidate, or an independent Assembly Member, to accept a political donation made to the candidate by any of the following persons:
(a) a registered party;
(b) an Assembly candidate endorsed by a registered party;
(c) an Assembly Member endorsed by a registered party;
(d) an associated entity in relation to which there is a registered party.