ABC Digital News-Political donation laws could start mid-campaign
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Adam Holmes | ABC NEWS – Digital Online | 8 June 2025
Political donation laws could start mid-campaign
Tasmania is the only state or territory that does not have its own political donation disclosure system in place, but that is set to change on    July 1.
Donations above $1,000 will need to be publicly disclosed from that date.
Independent MLC Meg Webb said the government must ensure the Electoral Commission was ready to implement the system — or even bring its start date forward.
“If the Tasmanian people are going to be sent to another early election, basically to protect the political self interest of both major parties, it’s only right that we should prioritise integrity and transparency and have our new political donation laws in place,” Ms Webb said.
“Presumedly, the Electoral Commission is ready to go with the systems needed to put these laws into effect.
“Bringing them forward, if an election is called this week, shouldn’t be too much trouble and I would like to see that happen to deliver the trust and integrity to the Tasmanian people.”
Mr Rockliff said the Liberal party would “comply with the law”.
“We will ensure that we comply with the Tasmanian legislation which will be implemented on the 1st of July,” he said.
Note: This is an excerpt from a longer article covering a range of state election related topics – see below for the full article.
