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

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

2. Complete application:

   • NSW Art Union (Permit) Application Form

   • Email to: [email protected]

3. Submit additional forms:

   • Community gaming notification form (at least 10 business days before game start)

   • Possible 'Authority to Fundraise' from NSW Fair Trading

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

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