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Raffles and gaming activities are popular fundraising tools, but are often highly regulated and, depending on which states and territories you are running them in, may require permits and reporting.
There are often significant lead times involved in arranging a raffle or gaming activity, as well as significant administration. This may impact on the attractiveness of these activities for your organisation.
Related links - other jurisdictions
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Laws in the states and territories about raffles and minor gaming activities
This Australian Tax Office webpage provides information on the different state and territory laws that regulate raffles and minor gaming activities.
Caution
If your promotion crosses state boundaries, you may need to comply with the regimes in multiple states.
The fact sheet below outlines the raffle permit application process in Victoria including information on:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
- what happens when someone else runs a raffle on behalf of your organisation?
Additional resources
Related legislation
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Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Vic)
This is the Act that regulates all types of gambling and gaming in Victoria, as well as raffles and minor gaming activities. Chapter 8 of the Act relates to community and charitable gaming.
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Gambling Regulations 2015 (Vic)
These Regulations set out the details of many of the laws that apply to raffles and other minor gaming activity.
Related links - Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation (VCGLR) resources
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This link is to the VCGLR homepage. The VCGLR is a government agency that is part of the Victorian Department of Justice and Regulation.
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VCGLR Change of nominee and Amendment of permit forms
This page of the VCGR website has links to relevant forms for permit or nominee changes.
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This page provides a link to the current schedule of fees payable for permit applications.
The fact sheet below outlines requirements for holding raffles in New South Wales including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
- what happens when someone else runs a raffle on behalf of your organisation?
The fact sheet below outlines requirements for holding raffles in Queensland including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, and when is a permit required?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
The following fact sheet outlines requirements for holding raffles in Western Australia including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
- what happens when someone else runs a raffle on behalf of your organisation?
The following fact sheet outlines requirements for holding raffles in South Australia including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- collecting for charitable purposes
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
The following fact sheet outlines requirements for holding raffles in the ACT including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
The following fact sheet outlines requirements for holding raffles in the NT including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes
The following fact sheet outlines requirements for holding raffles in Tasmania including information regarding:
- what is a raffle, what laws are relevant, who regulates raffles?
- legal obligations for holding a raffle and requirements for raffle prizes
- ongoing record-keeping obligations and how raffle ticket sales are treated for tax purposes