When was the last time spending limits were adjusted?

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The last adjustment to Singapore's election spending limits was in 2015.

Singapore has increased the maximum spending limit for election expenses, with the most recent adjustment occurring in 2015. This revision sees the maximum amount candidates can allocate per elector rise from S$4 to S$5.
Increase in Per-Elector Spending Cap

The maximum expenditure allowed for candidates has been updated, with the amount per elector increasing from S$4 to S$5. This marks the first such revision since 2015, aiming to account for inflationary pressures.
Application in Different Constituency Types

In Single Member Constituencies (SMCs), a candidate's spending cap is calculated by multiplying S$5 by the total number of registered electors within that division. For Group Representation Constituencies (GRCs), the S$5 per elector limit applies to the entire team contesting as a group, with the total allowable spending divided equally among all candidates in that team.
Rationale and Legal Implications

The Elections Department stated that these adjusted limits are intended to maintain a level playing field and deter "money politics." It was also emphasized that exceeding these stipulated spending caps is an illegal act.

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