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Article: Political Donations Disclosure - The Death Of The Proverbial Brown Paper Bag??
- Article from:
- Mondaq Business Briefing
- Article date:
- September 11, 2008
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On 15 September 2008, new laws will commence requiring DAs and rezoning applications to be accompanied by a declaration disclosing political donations and certain gifts over $1000. The declaration will need to cover donations made by the applicant, landowners, and any person with a financial interest in the development.
Interestingly, Disclosure requirements also apply to individuals or entities lodging submissions in objection or support to DAs and rezoning applications.
The relevant time period in which these disclosures are to be made commences 2 years before the application is made and ends when the application is determined.
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