30. What is the allocation calculation for political parties to receive public funding?

Australia

Australia

Answer
Flat rate by votes received
Source

Australian Electoral Commission Election Funding rates https://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/public_funding/Current_Funding_Rate.htm

Comment

The current election funding rate and automatic payment amount are indexed every six months in accordance with section 321 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918. The rate aplying between 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 was $3.427 per eligible vote and the automatic payment amount was $12,528.

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