This Division regulates gifts that are made to members of the House of Representatives, Senators, registered political parties, candidates, groups, significant third parties, associated entities and third parties.

Gifts of at least $1,000 to members of the House of Representatives, Senators, political entities (broadly, registered political parties, candidates and Senate groups), significant third parties or associated entities must not be made by foreign donors. A foreign donor is a person who does not have a connection to Australia, such as a person who is not an Australian citizen or an entity that does not have a significant business presence in Australia.

Broadly, gifts must not be made to a member of the House of Representatives, Senator, political entity, significant third party, associated entity or third party by a foreign donor for the purpose of incurring electoral expenditure or creating or communicating electoral matter.

Anti - avoidance provisions apply to strengthen these requirements.

A person or entity may commit an offence or be liable for a civil penalty if the person or entity contravenes the requirements. There are some exceptions, such as when a gift is made in a personal capacity.