A cross-party committee cleared a long-stalled transparency bill after overnight talks in the capital. The draft would require campaigns to publish donor records within 48 hours and to label paid political ads on major platforms.
Supporters say the measure restores public confidence ahead of next year's general election. Critics argue the reporting window is too tight for local candidates who rely on volunteer treasurers.
What changes
The bill sets a national registry for digital political advertising, including the purchaser, the amount spent, and the audience criteria used for targeting.
The public has a right to know who is trying to influence a vote, and how much they are paying to do it.
Implementation would begin 90 days after royal assent, with an independent commission granted audit powers over party accounts.