Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Anthony Albanese's government has accepted the AEC's move to delay disclosure reforms. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians will have to wait a little longer for greater disclosure on who is bankrolling politicians, with the Australian Electoral Commission delaying the implementation of reforms.

Old electoral management systems need updating and overhauling the process ahead of a May by-election could carry significant risk, the commission said.