What is Funding and disclosure online?

Funding and disclosure online – overview 

The NSW Electoral Commission's online service allows you to comply with NSW electoral funding laws in a convenient, accessible, and secure way.

Funding and disclosure online saves you time and effort, by allowing you to perform a range of tasks online, including disclosing political donations and electoral expenditure.

Users will access a personalised interface that presents a tailored list of your required tasks, as well as guidance on how and when to complete them.

The system helps explain how to fill out each section of the online forms, increasing accuracy and compliance.

It also means less time printing and scanning through using electronic signatures, fast upload of data, and easy upload of documents.

Here's a preview of Funding and disclosure online, and what to expect when using it.

First go to "Funding and disclosure online" from the "Funding and disclosure" tab of the NSW Electoral Commission home page.

Click on "Request access", and provide personal details, including an email address and mobile number, as well as suitable official documents to confirm your identity.

Providing your mobile number is essential to keep accounts secure so we can text you a unique code each time you log in.

Your mobile number and email address will not be published.

If your request is approved, we will let you know by email and send you a link to set up your password.

Once your password is set up, gain secure access to the site by entering your username, password, and the authentication code sent to your mobile device.

Once logged in, upcoming tasks are listed on your dashboard with their current status.

Use quick links for fast access to commonly performed tasks.

Use other links to access other sites, controlled by the NSW Electoral Commission.

If you need help, check out our useful FAQ's, videos and other resources.

Use the information icons to help you understand what information is required.

Go to the "Registrations" tab to apply to be registered or update your registered details.

"My forms" is a central location where all the forms you have started or submitted are saved.

Find and monitor the status of your forms by applying search filters.

The "Disclosures" tab is where you enter the details of political donations or electoral expenditure that you need to disclose.

Enter these details as, and when they occur, by selecting the "Start or continue a disclosure" option.

You can also amend disclosures you have previously submitted, and submit Nil disclosures to show that you have no political donations or electoral expenditure to disclose.

You can request additional users have access to the site, and update or make changes to your own access through "My account".

For additional information on how to use this site visit elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 022 011.

Funding and disclosure online – major political donors

Funding and disclosure online, allows political donors to easily and securely disclose the reportable political donations they've made.

In New South Wales, if you make a political donation of $1,000 or more, or multiple donations totalling $1,000 or more to the same recipient during a financial year, you must disclose these donations to the NSW Electoral Commission.

Funding and disclosure online makes it easier for you to comply with NSW disclosure laws, with electronic signatures and submissions.

You will also benefit from greater clarity, on how to complete a disclosure form.

First, go to "Funding and disclosure online", from the "Funding and Disclosure" tab, of the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Request access by providing your personal details, including an email address and mobile number, as well as suitable official documents to confirm your identity.

Providing your mobile number is essential to keep your account secure, so we can text you a unique code each time you log in.

Your mobile number and email address, will not be published.

If your request is approved, we will let you know by email, and send you a link to set up your password.

Once your password is set up, gain secure access to the site by entering your username, password and the authentication code sent to your mobile device.

Once you've logged in, select "Disclosures", and then "Start or continue a disclosure" to start entering details of the political donations you need to disclose.

There may be instances in which you need to submit more than one disclosure form.

For example, if you've made a political donation as an individual and on behalf of an entity.

You can answer a question to be guided to the correct section of the disclosure form, depending if the donations were made at a fundraising venture or function or in other circumstances.

Use the information icons to help you understand what information is required.

You must check what you have entered to make sure it is complete and correct and then sign and submit the disclosure form online by the due date.

By clicking "Submit", the disclosure form is sent to us for processing and publishing on our website.

Go to "My forms" to access and view the disclosure form you submitted, or amend what you disclosed.

For additional information on how to use funding and disclosure online, visit elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 022 011.