List of recommendations

Recommendation 1

5.53The committee recommends that the Australian Government immediately establish and authorise ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaign entity bodies.

Recommendation 2

5.54The committee recommends that the Australian Government introduce amendments to remove the current limitation on spending imposed by section 11(4) of the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 and to include provisions that ensure spending is directed in equal proportions to the Yes’ and ‘No’ campaigns.

Recommendation 3

5.55The committee recommends that the Australian Government introduce amendments to the Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984 to require the Australian Electoral Commission to maintain a register of campaign bodies, similar to Part XI of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918.