1. The Tasmanian Greens, as a party committed to enhancing Australia's democratic process, will pursue the model of publicly funded elections at all levels of government. Publicly funded elections promote more equitable access and reduce the risk of corruption through donations.
2. In the current situation where donations, including gifts-in-kind as defined by the Australian Electoral Commission, are used by parties throughout the political cycle, the Tasmanian Greens, using transparent practices, will accept donations, subject to ethical review.
3. In accordance with the above, the Tasmanian Greens will -
   1. Ensure that where any donor's cumulative donations to the Tasmanian Greens total $1,500 or more within a twelve month period their donations are reviewed by the Tasmanian Greens Donations Reference Group (DRG).
   2. Seek to ensure that the values and aspirations of all donors are not inconsistent with those encapsulated in the policies and the Charter of the Tasmanian Greens.
   3. Accept donations only for supporting the aims of the Party.
   4. Ensure that elected Tasmanian Greens representatives and candidates do not accept donations personally.
   5. Ensure that donations rejected as a result of this process are returned to the donor at the earliest opportunity.
4. The acceptance of any donation by the Tasmanian Greens does not imply endorsement of the activities, undertakings or processes of the donor.
5. Implementation of this donations bylaw will be overseen by the DRG.
6. It is the responsibility of the Tasmanian Greens Treasurer to monitor all donations received or offered to the Tasmanian Greens, and to ensure that all donations which are subject to review by the DRG, or may be subject to rejection under this bylaw, are promptly referred to the DRG for consideration.
7. It is the responsibility of any other person receiving an offer of a donation to the Tasmanian Greens to refer the donation to the Tasmanian Greens Treasurer for possible action under this bylaw prior to the donation being accepted.

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