158Review of provisions of Act relating to caps on electoral expenditure for election campaigns

158 Review of provisions of Act relating to caps on electoral expenditure for election campaigns

158 Review of provisions of Act relating to caps on electoral expenditure for election campaigns

(1) The Electoral Commission must review Part 3, Division 4 to determine whether—

(a) the policy objectives of the Act remain valid, and

(b) the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing the objectives.

(2) The review must be undertaken as soon as possible after the period of 1 year after the first State general election after the commencement of this section.

(3) A report on the outcome of the review must be given to the Minister within 12 months after the end of the 1-year period.

(4) The Minister must on the first sitting day after receiving the report cause it to be tabled in each House of Parliament.

s 158: Ins 2023 No 55, Sch 1[3]. Am 2024 No 11, Sch 1.2[7]; 2026 No 6, Sch 2[41].