Registration and reporting requirements during an election campaign

Status of ministers, Senators, members of Parliament, and their staff after an election has been called

The Prime Minister, Ministers, and Ministers of State, and their staff retain their status as designated public office holders during a federal election period. They retain this status until a new Cabinet is sworn in by the Governor General. All registration and monthly communication reporting requirements under the Lobbying Act continue to apply.

Other members of Parliament cease to be public office holders once a general election campaign begins. Communicating with these candidates during the election period does not trigger the need to register nor does it need to be reported under the Lobbying Act.