58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?
Australia
- Fines
- Prison
https://www.aec.gov.au/Parties_and_Representatives/compliance/files/financial-disclosure-compliance-framework.pdf
Civil and criminal penalties are in the relevant provisions of Part XXI of the Electoral Act and Part XX of the Referendum Act. Fines are incurred for serious violations, while providing false or misleading information can incure a prison sentence of 6 months. In addition to these penalties, it is an offence to provide false or misleading information under sections 137.1 and 137.2 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.