Electoral expenditure caps

Expenditure caps are limitations on the amount of electoral expenditure that can be incurred during the capped expenditure period for a state election. Any expenditure paid for before the capped expenditure period will still count towards the cap if the associated goods are first used for a campaign purpose during the capped period.

The electoral expenditure caps were adjusted for inflation on 26 November 2024 (see the Notice of political donation and electoral expenditure caps for more details).

2028 state general election

For the 2028 state general election, the capped expenditure period starts on 27 March 2028 and ends at 6pm on election day. The electoral expenditure cap for a registered third party is:

$108,898.38 in any single electoral district, but
no more than $1,251,705.56 in total across the state.

For an unregistered third party, the expenditure cap amount is $6,000, This cap does not apply separately for each electoral district – it is the total cap for the entire election.

By-elections

For a state by-election, the capped expenditure period starts on the day the writ for the election is issued and ends at 6pm on election day. The electoral expenditure cap for a registered third party for a by-election is $108,898.38.

For an unregistered third party, the expenditure cap amount is $6,000.

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