State and territory government requirements - Fundraising

Note: This document forms part of our publication Fundraising.

Introduction

Fundraising activities such as bingo, raffles and doorknock appeals are regulated by state and territory authorities.

Each state and territory has its own laws for these activities and they have provided an overview of their requirements.

This chapter:

• outlines state and territory government requirements in relation to fundraising, and
• provides contact details for the relevant authorities.

The states and territories have their own laws regulating the fundraising activities of non-profit organisations. Fundraising activities regulated by state and territory authorities can include public collections, raffles, bingo and art unions.

Some states focus on regulating fundraising activities undertaken by charitable organisations while others regulate fundraising for more general purposes. In addition, some states have different departments or agencies that look after specific fundraising activities.

We would like to acknowledge the content provided by the following authorities.

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission

Office of Regulatory Services, ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety

New South Wales

NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing, Department of the Arts, Sport and Recreation

Northern Territory

Licensing and Regulation Division, NT Department of Justice

Queensland

Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland

Queensland Office of Gaming Regulation

South Australia

Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner

Tasmania

Liquor and Gaming Branch representing the Tasmanian Gaming Commission

Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading

Victoria

Department of Justice (Consumer Affairs Victoria and Victorian Commission for Gambling Regulation)

Western Australia

Department of Consumer and Employment Protection

Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor

Meanings of terms used in this chapter may differ from those in the other chapters of this guide. The meanings of terms used in all other chapters are provided in Definitions.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 30 September 2008