Gifts where the donor’s name or address was not known to the person receiving the gift when the gift was made. (Anonymous donations of $1000 or more are debts to the Territory).

An organisation controlled by, or operating for, the benefit of one or more registered political parties.  This includes organisations that are independent of, but primarily for the benefit of a party.  It includes companies holding assets for a political party, investment or trust funds, and fundraising organisations, groups and clubs.

The ABC, SBS and any holder of a licence within the meaning of the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 or a provider of a broadcasting service under a class licence under that Act.

The transactions of campaign committees of endorsed candidates must be included in the annual returns of a party.

A person standing for election to the NT Legislative Assembly.

A capital contribution is a deposit to the capital, equity or funds of an associated entity, for example an injection of shareholders’ funds into a company or a contribution to the principal of a trust.  A payment made to a registered political party from an associated entity must be disclosed as a capital contribution.

Annual returns are to be compiled on a cash basis, that is only actual, completed transactions are disclosed.  A payment by cheque is reported when the cheque has been presented and money has actually changed hands, not when it is written.

The full name, address and the total value of transactions must be disclosed for each person reaching the disclosure threshold for receipts or debts, and for all people making capital contributions.

Independent candidate – commences day candidature announced or day nominated, whichever is the earlier.

Receipts of $1500 or more, debts totaling $1500 or more, and all capital contributions must be disclosed in detail.