The Federal Government's controversial electoral legislation has been passed by Parliament.
The changes include closing the electoral roll earlier, banning prisoners from voting and increasing the threshold for disclosing donations.
The legislation was opposed by all non-government parties.
The Democrats say increasing the amount of tax deductible donations from $100 to $1,500 and increasing the amounts that have to be disclosed to $10,000 is an assault on the integrity of the electoral system.
Greens Senator Bob Brown says it will lead to corruption.
Labor says closing the rolls almost as soon as the election is called will disenfranchise young people enrolling for the first time.
Until now, voters have had an extra week to ensure they are properly enrolled.
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