For political participants
General information for candidates
Learn essential information as a candidate for the 2024 Local Government elections including legal obligations.
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Candidates and groups
Find out how to nominate as a candidate for an election, and your funding and disclosure obligations.
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Political parties
Find out how to register a political party and what its funding and disclosure obligations are.
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MPs and councillors
Elected members have legal obligations and entitlements regarding political donations and electoral expenditure. Penalties may apply for non-compliance.
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Party agents and official agents
Find out how to appoint and register a party agent, and what their obligations are.
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Associated entities
Find out what associated entities are, their responsibilities and their legal obligations.
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Third-party campaigners
Find out about what legal obligations third-party campaigners must comply with.
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Political donors
Learn more about the legal obligations relating to political donations.
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Third-party lobbyists
Find out the legal obligations of third-party lobbyists.
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Electoral material
Find out how and when you must register and authorise electoral material.