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Political donation reporting rules: thresholds and timing

This table sets out when a political donation must be reported, to whom, and how fast. UK parties report donations above £11,180, or £2,230 for accounting units 1, in quarterly returns 2. The US figure shown is a contribution limit, not a reporting threshold 4. Australia's federal threshold falls from more than $17,300 to more than $5,000 on 1 January 2027 6,8. Blank cells mean the source read did not state the fact.

Last checked 6 November 2026

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Notes

  • A limit caps what one donor may give. A threshold sets when a gift must be reported. The US row shows a limit 4.
  • UK donations from one donor that together pass the threshold must be reported 2.
  • Australia's 2025 reform adds caps on gifts and electoral spending from 1 January 2027 8.

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Sources

  1. legislation.gov.uk: The Representation of the People (Variation of Election Expenses, Expenditure Limits and Donation etc. Thresholds) Order 2023, article 4
  2. Electoral Commission, republished by Wired-Gov: Political parties accept almost £65m in donations in 2025 (5 March 2026)
  3. Electoral Commission: Donations and loans
  4. Federal Election Commission: Contribution limits
  5. Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House: Lobbying Disclosure Act Guidance (revised 28 February 2025)
  6. Australian Electoral Commission: Disclosure threshold (updated 10 July 2025)
  7. Australian Electoral Commission: Financial disclosure (updated 1 April 2026)
  8. Australian Electoral Commission: Understanding the reform (updated 22 September 2026)
  9. Gesetze im Internet: Gesetz zur Einführung eines Lobbyregisters für die Interessenvertretung gegenüber dem Deutschen Bundestag und gegenüber der Bundesregierung (Lobbyregistergesetz, LobbyRG)