Privacy policy.
This Privacy Policy applies to the services offered on the website at https://vic.citizensparty.org.au, operated by the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) (ABN 96 539 290 513).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using this website. By interacting with this website, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected and used in accordance with this policy.
The Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) recognises the importance of your privacy, and that you have a right to control how your personal information is collected and used. As a registered political party, the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) values protecting your privacy and in doing so follows current Australian best practice guidelines and the spirit and intent of the Privacy Act to ensure your privacy is protected while recognising the exemptions afforded in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988. Whilst all reasonable measures have been taken to ensure your safety and privacy, users are advised that there are inherent risks in transmitting information across the internet
Personal Information
Personal information provided to the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) normally includes your name, telephone number, email address, postal address and any preferences you choose to provide. Information collected through this website may help us customise your online experience.
We will not share your information with others except where legally permitted or required, including where necessary to process donations or support petitions to the Australian Parliament.
We do not store credit card information.
Personal information will not be disclosed to a third party outside the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) unless one of the following applies:
You have consented to the disclosure.
You would reasonably expect, or have been told, that information of that kind is usually passed to those individuals, bodies or agencies.
The disclosure is required or authorised by law.
The disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to somebody’s life or health.
The disclosure is reasonably necessary for the enforcement of the criminal law or a law imposing a pecuniary penalty, or for the protection of public revenue.
The disclosure is necessary for a service you have requested, such as processing a payment through a third-party provider.
Donations
Donations to registered political parties may be tax deductible where the applicable requirements are met. Eligibility depends on the nature of the donation and the recipient, and not all donations are deductible.
When you make a donation, the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) records the personal information required to process the donation and meet its legal obligations. We do not store credit card information.
Political Donation Disclosure
Under the Electoral Act 2002 (Vic), donors and recipients must generally disclose political donations of $1,290 or more to the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) within 21 days. Multiple donations to the same recipient during a financial year must be disclosed when their combined value reaches the threshold. Once the threshold is reached, subsequent donations must also be disclosed, even if individually below $1,290.
Political donations may only be made by Australian citizens, Australian residents or organisations with a registered business number, such as an Australian Business Number (ABN). Foreign and certain anonymous donations are prohibited.
From 15 April to 28 November 2026, the general donation cap is $5,190 from one donor to one recipient. From 29 November 2026, the cap increases to $7,740. A registered political party, its endorsed candidates and elected members count as one recipient for the purpose of the cap. Donors are also restricted from donating to more than six third-party campaigners during the applicable period.
For full requirements and current information, refer to the Victorian Electoral Commission website: https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/candidates-and-parties/political-donations
Online Forms
Individuals completing our online forms may have their contact details stored in password-protected databases.
Authorised staff members may access our website’s backend system, which is protected by password controls and multifactor authentication. Our website server, hosted by our internet service provider, is also protected by security measures.
We may contact you at the email or other address you provide to send updates or communicate with you about a contribution. By supplying your email address, you may receive news and updates by email, as well as official correspondence where applicable under the Australian Citizens Party constitution.
We will not use or disclose your information except as described in this policy, as authorised by you, as required by law, or where reasonably necessary to provide a service you have requested.
Mailing Lists
All emails sent through our mailing lists will clearly identify the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division) or the relevant mailing list as the sender and will include an appropriate method for unsubscribing or changing your preferences.
If you unsubscribe from a mailing list, we will stop sending you the relevant subscription emails, subject to any communications we are legally required or otherwise permitted to send.
Statistical Data
When an individual browses this website, our systems may record information about the visit for statistical purposes, including:
The individual’s server address.
The individual’s top-level domain name.
The pages accessed and documents downloaded.
The website visited immediately before ours, where available.
The type of browser being used.
We use this information to understand website usage and improve our online services. We do not ordinarily use these records to identify individual users or their browsing activities, except where identification or access is authorised or required by law.
Trackers
This website may use trackers, including cookies and similar technologies, to monitor how visitors find and use the website. We may report on this activity in aggregate and use the information to improve our website and how we engage with our audience.
Your browser may also load trackers from external third-party services when you visit this website. Those trackers are governed by the relevant third party’s practices, and information collected through them may be accessible to that third party.
We may use third-party plugins and services to improve your experience. We determine whether and how these services are integrated into our website, but we may not control the operation of the trackers themselves or how third parties handle information they collect.
If you have concerns about trackers, you can manage or block cookies through your web browser’s settings or available cookie-management tools. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the website and online services.
We take reasonable steps to protect visitors’ privacy but cannot guarantee the security or privacy practices of third-party services.
Security of Personal Information
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted to or stored through this website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.
Where required by law, we will provide notice of changes or obtain any necessary consent.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our privacy and data protection practices, you can contact:
Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division)
Email: vic@citizensparty.org.au
Postal address: PO Box 376, Coburg, Victoria 3058, Australia
Telephone: +61 478 693 439
ABN: 96 539 290 513
Thank you for supporting the Australian Citizens Party (Victorian Division), your privacy is important to us.