Dated: 30 April 2009

Decision Number: 2009-14

Subject: The National Distribution Union 2008 duly completed donation return was received by the Electoral Commission on 16 March 2009.  The return must be filed within 70 working days of polling day, 10 March 2009.

Findings and Determination:  The National Distribution Union 2008 donation return was filed after the due date. There was not a reasonable excuse for the late filing however the offence is so inconsequential to the public interest that the matter will not be reported to the Police.  Contravention of section 58 of the Electoral Finance Act 2007 by failure to file donation return within 70 working days of polling day. No reasonable excuse for the failure to comply therefore offence committed under section 61(1). For the purpose of section 36, the offence is so inconsequential there is no public interest in reporting the facts to the Police.

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