Is it illegal to be a member of more than one political party at the same time?
No, it is not illegal to be a member of more than one political party in Australia at the same time.
However, many political parties require members to state they are not a member of any other political parties as part of their rules. Each political party sets out their own rules on membership and conduct, and these will vary from party to party.
How to form a political party
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
How to form a political party
Parliamentary Education Office (peo.gov.au)
Description
How to form a political party:
- Party constitution: name the party and write a party constitution
- Members: have at least 1500 members or a member of the Australian Parliament
- Register: apply for registration with the Australian Electoral Commission.
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