Donors

A person who has donated more than $1500 of gifts to a candidate or a registered political party in a financial year must disclose this to NT Electoral Commission within 60 days after the end of the financial year.

Return form

Click here for the annual donor return form - 2023-2024 Annual Return - Donors

Volunteer labour

A gift does not include volunteer labour that is conducted outside a person’s normal working hours or while on leave, and is not remunerated.

The work by people who are being paid by their employer and not taking leave will be considered as an in-kind gift and the value of donations of labour of this kind must be disclosed if over the threshold.

Financial disclosure

Candidates, registered political parties, associated entities, and certain donors are required to disclose political contributions and electoral expenditure above certain thresholds to the NT Electoral Commission.

The reporting thresholds for the Northern Territory are lower than under Commonwealth legislation.

Read the Factsheet 7 - Donors - 2024 Territory Election (PDF, 168KB) for more information.

Candidates and/or registered political parties who receive donations from donors are required to advise donors in writing of their reporting obligations to the NT Electoral Commission.