Money flowing to the Australian Democrats
$10,950,389 flowed to the Australian Democrats (1998-99 to 2007-08) from 267 sources; $4,536,006 as donations, $5,202,592 public funding. Sources merged and classified, with flows through associated entities.
Key facts
- How much money has the Australian Democrats received? Australian Democrats (all AEC-grouped bodies) reported $10,950,389 in receipts between 1998-99 and 2007-08, from 267 sources. $4,536,006 (41%) was donations and $5,202,592 (48%) was public funding. A further $704,044 moved between the group's own bodies and is excluded to avoid double counting.
- Where does the money flowing to the Australian Democrats come from? The largest non-government sources were Australian Democrats - NATIONAL ($1,203,614); Australian Democrats - National Executive ($1,143,035); Green and Gold Property Pty Ltd ($504,801).
- Does money reach the Australian Democrats through related companies or trusts? The AEC returns show no significant routes through related companies or trusts.
AEC party group: Democrats, 8 bodies. Combined receipts $11,654,433, of which $704,044 (6%) moved between these bodies and is excluded below to avoid double counting. Associated entities are not in the AEC group; they appear as sources.
Bodies in this group
| Body | All receipts |
|---|---|
| Australian Democrats | $6,932,598 |
| Australian Democrats NSW Division | $1,542,018 |
| Australian Democrats SA Division | $1,398,871 |
| Australian Democrats Queensland Division | $582,635 |
| Australian Democrats Victorian Division | $542,367 |
| Australian Democrats, Western Australian Division | $288,363 |
| Australian Democrats ACT Division | $210,032 |
| Australian Democrats Tasmanian Division | $157,549 |
What the money is made of
| Public funding | $5,202,592 | 48% |
| Donors - organisations | $3,869,262 | 35% |
| Donors - individuals | $649,244 | 6% |
| Transfers from related bodies | $612,420 | 6% |
| Government & tax | $403,658 | 4% |
| Business & financial income | $195,713 | 2% |
| Donations from banks/business | $17,500 | 0% |
How the money flows
Left to right: original source, any associated body it passed through, then this recipient. Band width is the dollar amount; steps before the last are estimates. Public funding, bank and government income is grouped, and small sources are combined into "Other sources".
Who is behind the money
"Direct" is what the AEC return shows this body receiving from that source. "Via associated bodies" is an estimate of money that reached this body through another recipient (for example a company that received from the source, then passed money on).
| Origin | Type | Direct | Via associated bodies (est.) | Total | Main route |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Electoral Commission (ACT) | Public funding | $2,492,508 | – | $2,492,508 | |
| Australian Electoral Commission | Public funding | $2,322,122 | – | $2,322,122 | |
| Australian Democrats - NATIONAL | Donors - organisations | $1,203,614 | – | $1,203,614 | |
| Australian Democrats - National Executive | Donors - organisations | $1,143,035 | $24,435 | $1,167,470 | Australian Democrats - National Executive → AD Properties Pty Ltd → Australian Democrats (all AEC-grouped bodies) |
| Green and Gold Property Pty Ltd | Transfers from related bodies | $504,801 | – | $504,801 | |
| Australian Taxation Office | Government & tax | $276,560 | – | $276,560 | |
| Election Funding Authority NSW | Public funding | $181,699 | – | $181,699 | |
| AGC Investments | Donors - organisations | $118,231 | – | $118,231 | |
| Political Education Fund | Donors - organisations | $90,821 | – | $90,821 | |
| State Electoral Office (NSW) | Public funding | $84,034 | – | $84,034 | |
| Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd | Donors - organisations | $64,100 | – | $64,100 | |
| Senator Lyn Allison | Donors - individuals | $62,027 | – | $62,027 | |
| Challenge Bank Ltd | Business & financial income | $58,948 | – | $58,948 | |
| AMP Limited | Donors - organisations | $52,150 | – | $52,150 | |
| Senator John Cherry | Donors - individuals | $50,799 | – | $50,799 | |
| Hendrik Gout | Donors - individuals | $48,450 | – | $48,450 | |
| Lion Nathan Australia Pty Ltd | Donors - organisations | $47,950 | – | $47,950 | |
| Distilled Spirits Industry Council of Australia Inc | Government & tax | $47,000 | – | $47,000 | |
| Gerard Industries Pty Ltd | Donors - organisations | $45,000 | – | $45,000 | |
| Medicines Australia | Donors - organisations | $43,300 | – | $43,300 | |
| Westpac Banking Corporation | Business & financial income | $40,165 | – | $40,165 | |
| Coca-Cola Amatil Limited | Donors - organisations | $40,000 | – | $40,000 | |
| Deputy Commissioner of Taxation | Donors - individuals | $39,368 | – | $39,368 | |
| Macquarie Bank | Business & financial income | $36,900 | – | $36,900 | |
| Department of Finance and Administration | Government & tax | $9,898 | $23,494 | $33,392 | Department of Finance and Administration → Don Chipp Foundation Ltd → Australian Democrats (all AEC-grouped bodies) |
| Australian Hotels Association | Donors - organisations | $32,874 | – | $32,874 | |
| Australian Casino Association | Donors - organisations | $30,600 | – | $30,600 | |
| AD Properties Pty Ltd | Transfers from related bodies | $28,975 | – | $28,975 | |
| The Pharmacy Guild of Australia | Donors - organisations | $28,850 | – | $28,850 | |
| Don Chipp Foundation Ltd | Transfers from related bodies | $27,694 | – | $27,694 | |
| Renewable Fuels Australia | Donors - organisations | $27,500 | – | $27,500 | |
| Lend Lease Corporation Ltd and its Subsidiaries | Donors - organisations | $26,500 | – | $26,500 | |
| Harralex Nominees Pty Ltd | Donors - organisations | $25,483 | – | $25,483 | |
| Metcash Trading Limited | Donors - organisations | $25,000 | – | $25,000 | |
| Fosters | Donors - organisations | $25,000 | – | $25,000 | |
| Australian Manufacturing Workers Union | Donors - organisations | $25,000 | – | $25,000 | |
| Network Ten Pty Limited | Donors - organisations | $25,000 | – | $25,000 | |
| Helen Hodgson | Donors - individuals | $24,982 | – | $24,982 | |
| Coles Myer Ltd | Donors - organisations | $24,950 | – | $24,950 | |
| Coopers Brewery | Business & financial income | $23,950 | – | $23,950 |
Funding tree
Largest direct sources. Open an entry to see who funded it (estimated, same financial years).
- Australian Electoral Commission (ACT) $2,492,508
- Australian Electoral Commission $2,322,122
- Australian Democrats - NATIONAL $1,203,614
- Australian Democrats - National Executive $1,143,035
- Green and Gold Property Pty Ltd $504,801
- Australian Taxation Office $276,560
- Election Funding Authority NSW $181,699
- AGC Investments $118,231
- Political Education Fund $90,821
- State Electoral Office (NSW) $84,034
- Publishing and Broadcasting Ltd $64,100
- Senator Lyn Allison $62,027
Where this body sends money
| Recipient | Relationship | Years | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green and Gold Property Pty Ltd | 1998-99 to 2001-02 | $7,335 |
By financial year
| Year | Donations | Transfers | Public funding | Business & other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | $32,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $32,100 |
| 2006-07 | $35,581 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,581 |
| 2005-06 | $106,917 | $307,260 | $0 | $36,570 | $450,747 |
| 2004-05 | $333,060 | $30,827 | $11,272 | $44,640 | $419,799 |
| 2003-04 | $172,267 | $34,421 | $0 | $41,342 | $248,030 |
| 2002-03 | $542,172 | $7,037 | $125,347 | $60,475 | $735,031 |
| 2001-02 | $1,546,448 | $104,500 | $2,563,432 | $286,223 | $4,500,603 |
| 2000-01 | $484,709 | $4,400 | $24,513 | $77,999 | $591,621 |
| 1999-00 | $195,007 | $30,225 | $129,979 | $40,372 | $395,583 |
| 1998-99 | $1,087,745 | $93,750 | $2,348,049 | $11,750 | $3,541,294 |
About this data
Returns report yearly totals, not individual transactions, so amounts passing through related bodies are estimated by apportioning what an intermediary passed on across the sources that funded it that year. Names are merged only when the spelling clearly refers to the same body, so one entity can still appear under more than one name. Donors are organisations or individuals giving money; public funding is paid by electoral commissions; business and financial income is bank interest, payment processors and similar; transfers are money moved from a related party body, company or trust.
Source: Australian Electoral Commission, Transparency Register annual returns (Detailed Receipts, Associated Entity Returns, Party Returns). Not an official AEC publication. Updated 13 October 2026. See the About popup for what we add and for licensing.