Overview
The Victorian Government established a Panel of three members to conduct an independent review (Review) of the operation of the 2018 amendments to the Electoral Act 2002 (the Act) which included political finance reforms for Victoria.
The Panel also considered donations and expenditure-related recommendations from the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission’s Special Report on corruption risks associated with donations and lobbying.
The Panel delivered its report on these matters to the Premier on 24 November 2023.
The Panel also considered minimum party administration requirements for registered political parties and delivered a supplementary report on 23 February 2024.
Public forums
The Panel held public forums with experts and stakeholders.
Recordings and transcripts of public forums are available below.
Transcripts have been prepared by individuals who were not present at the public forums and have not been verified by attendees.
Public forum 11 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Accountability Round Table, represented by the Hon Dr Ken Coghill
- Australia Institute, represented by Dr Richard Denniss.
Public forum 13 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Representatives of the Australian Labor Party, Victorian Division.
Public forum 13 July 2023, 2 pm to 3 pm
Speakers:
- Nick McGowan MP.
Public forum 14 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Representatives of the Liberal Party of Australia Victorian Division
- Representatives of the Nationals Party of Australia – Victoria.
Public forum 19 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Representatives of Climate 200.
Public forum 20 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Dr Yee-Fui Ng
- Professor Graeme Orr
- The Centre for Public Integrity, represented by Professor Joo-Cheong Tham and Catherine Williams.
Public forum 20 July 2023, 2 pm to 3 pm
Speakers:
- Professor Emerita Anne Twomey.
Public forum 21 July 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Melissa Lowe
- Hayden O'Connor
- Felicity Frederico.
Public forum 21 July 2023, 2 pm to 4 pm
Speakers:
- Representatives of the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Public forum 28 July 2023, 10 am to 11 am
Speakers:
- Representatives of the Victorian Socialists.
Public forum 31 July 2023, 11 am to 12 pm
Speakers:
- Dr Tim Read MP.
Public forum 4 August 2023, 10 am to 11 am
Speakers:
- Representatives of the Victorian Trades Hall Council.
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