Spending limits for election advertising published during the regulated period for an election are adjusted on 1 January of election year.
The tables below set out the limits that will apply for the 2026 General Election and any by-elections up to 31 December 2028. All amounts are inclusive of GST.
General Election |
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Limit applies to |
Amount |
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Electorate candidate |
$36,000 |
|
Registered party |
$1,503,000 for parties contesting the party vote plus $36,000 per electorate contested by candidates for the party. The limit for a party that contests the party vote and stands electorate candidates in all 71 districts at the next general election is $4,059,000. |
|
Unregistered third party |
$17,000 |
|
Registered third party |
$424,000 |
By-election |
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|
Limit applies to |
Amount |
|
Electorate candidate |
$71,000 |