# New South Wales Regulations

## NSW Raffle Permit Requirements

### Permit Overview

* Required for total prize pool value > $30,000 (RRP)
* Known as "Art Union Authority"

### Key Rules

#### Raffle Organization

* Only for charities or non-profit organizations
* Individuals/Businesses need a 'Letter of Authority' from the benefiting non-profit
* Management and organizers ineligible to purchase tickets
* Collection of ticket buyers' street address is NOT required
  * [Remove address collection from your payment form here](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/managing-your-raffle/resources/common-requests)

#### Financial Requirements

* Minimum 40% of gross proceeds to benefiting organization
  * Example: $10,000 gross proceeds → minimum $4,000 to beneficiary regardless of expenses
* Annual gross proceeds > $250,000 require audited accounts

✅ RaffleLink retains all financial and transactional records, accessible when required

#### Prize Restrictions

* Liquor prizes limited to:
  * 20L of ≤20% alcohol content (e.g., \~58 bottles of beer or 2.4 cartons, \~26 bottles of wine), OR
  * 5L of >20% alcohol content (spirits)
* Clearly state any costs associated with claiming prizes

✅ RaffleLink's activation checklist helps ensure compliance with prize restrictions

#### Draw Process

* Alternate prize draw order allowed if clearly advertised
* Unclaimed prizes must be kept for at least 3 months after draw
* Reasonable efforts must be made to contact initial winners

✅ RaffleLink will notify winners automatically within two days following the draw

✅ RaffleLink allows listing alternate prize draw order in additional T\&Cs section

### How to Apply For a Permit

1. **Check requirement:**
   * Use [NSW Fair Trading community gaming check tool](https://www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes/community-gaming/community-gaming-check)
2. **Complete application:**
   * [NSW Art Union (Permit) Application Form](https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/noindex/2024-12/apply-for-an-authority.pdf)
   * Email to: <CElottery@customerservice.nsw.gov.au>
3. **Submit additional forms:**
   * [Community gaming notification form ](https://www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes/community-gaming/community-gaming-forms-and-resources/community-gaming-changes-to-a-gaming-activity-notification-form)(at least 10 business days before game start)
   * [Possible 'Authority to Fundraise' from NSW Fair Trading](https://www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes/charitable-fundraising/apply-for-an-authority-to-fundraise)
4. **Processing Information:**
   * Processing time: 4 to 5 weeks

#### Permit Fees

| Duration | Fixed Fee | Processing Fee (nonrefundable) | Total Fee |
| -------- | --------- | ------------------------------ | --------- |
| 1 year   | $124      | $371                           | $495      |
| 3 years  | $371      | $371                           | $742      |
| 5 years  | $619      | $371                           | $990      |

### Additional Resources

* Complete regulations: [Lotteries | NSW Government](https://www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes/community-gaming/lotteries)

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