A deposit of $1000 is required for a candidate for the House of Representatives, and $2000 for a candidate for the Senate; this deposit is refunded if the candidate gains 4% of the first preference votes.
A deposit of $1000 is required for a candidate for the House of Representatives. A deposit of $1000 is required for a candidate for $2000 for a candidate for the Senate. This deposit is refunded. The candidate gains 4% of the first preference votes.