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Australian Electoral Commission
The Australian Electoral Commission has received complaints regarding the distribution of an unauthorised pamphlet opposing the Member for Wentworth which is in breach of section 321D (authorisation requirements) of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.
The AEC has determined that over 47,000 pamphlets have been distributed in the Wentworth area. These pamphlets lack any form of authorisation, meaning that voters have no way of identifying the source of the communication.
The AEC takes these matters very seriously and has worked quickly to identify and make contact the entity responsible for these pamphlets. The AEC investigation is ongoing and it would not be appropriate to make any further comment at this stage.
Breaches of the Electoral Act of this nature can attract civil penalties, which would be determined by a court.
Any further unauthorised electoral communications (print or other) can be reported to the AEC by email to authorisations@aec.gov.au, with a copy of the relevant material.
The AEC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.