The Australian | Federal Election 2016: AEC make first payments for parties and candidates The Australian Former independent MP Rob Oakeshott reaped $70,000 for three week's work, based on figures from the Australian Electoral Commission, released today. The AEC has authorised the first payment of election funding to political parties and candidates for ... Federal politicians, parties to reap $60m from taxpayers for election votes Pauline Hanson finally hits the jackpot Political failures' $70000 election payday |