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ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): e. As agreed by special committee
Comments: For the purpose of promoting fairness and equal opportunities for all candidates and to prevent abuses, the Electoral Commission shall regulate the use of radio, television, newspaper, internet and other political notices, reports, appeals and advertising during the election period.
Source: Electoral Commission Act 2010, Art. 10 (2 k) http://www.tongaelections.com/images/stories/TECdocuments/ENG/ElectoralCommissionAct/electoralcommissionact2010_1.pdf (2014)
Verified: 2014/11/21
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments:
Source: Electoral Commission Act 2010, Art. 10 (2 k): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-commission-act-2010/view (2010)
Verified: 2021/09/15
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments: The law does not specifically refer to the blackout period during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released.
Source: Electoral Act (as amended in 2014): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-act-1989-1 (2021)
Verified: 2021/09/15
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments: There is no legal provision regarding paid advertising. However, the legislation specifies that no candidate may spend on any election campaign more than the sum of $ 10, 000. This includes donations, entertaining expenses as well as travelling and transportation expenses. Additionally, the Prime Minister, with the consent of His Majesty in Council, may make regulations which are necessary to regulate election advertizing and electioneering.
Source: Electoral Act (as amended in 2014), Art. 24: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-act-1989-1 (2021)
Verified: 2021/09/15
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