Queensland Raffle Regulations
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If you plan on selling over $50,000 in gross sales from ticket buyers IN Queensland from your raffle, a permit is required.
Note: If you do not wish to obtain a permit, you can monitor sales in QLD and close the raffle in QLD as you approach the $50,000 gross sales threshold.
The beneficiary must be an eligible association (charitable, community, educational, patriotic, religious or sporting organization)
The raffle must be properly authorized by the eligible association
All proceeds must go to the eligible association
Individuals or businesses can assist in conducting the raffle provided they have proper authorization from the eligible association
Total gross proceeds from ticket sales cannot be more than 5x your total prize pool value
Example: If prizes value is $5,000, you cannot raise more than $25,000
Example: With 10,000 tickets at $3 each ($30,000 potential), you would need to reduce to 8,333 tickets to stay compliant
Raffles with total gross sales over $10,000 require an to be submitted after the EOFY
✅ RaffleLink retains all financial and transactional records that can be accessed whenever required
The following people are not permitted to participate:
Board members
Committee executives
Management
Raffle organisers
Their immediate families (those living at the same premises)
Collection of ticket buyers' street address is NOT required
Valuations required for:
Jewelry
Gems
Memorabilia (including signed jerseys)
Artwork
Secondhand goods & vehicles
Animals
Prize Insurance required for prizes over $5,000 in value until delivery to winner
Liquor prizes limited to $1,000 in value
Prizes must be delivered within one month
Unclaimed prizes must be kept for one year
Note:
Contact RaffleLink for help finding an appropriate prize valuer
Contact RaffleLink for help finding prize insurance
Major prize must be drawn first, followed by other prizes in descending order of number and value
Exception: Alternate draw order allowed if:
Clearly advertised at time of ticket sales
Minor prize winners are returned to draw for major prize
RaffleLink Fundraising Agreement
RaffleLink Draw Software Certification
RaffleLink Ticket Sample
Lodgment via email or in person
Processing Time: 28 Days
*A bank guarantee may be requested for new applicants covering prizes & expenses
> $50,000 but not > $100,000
$496.70
> $100,000 but not > $500,000
$993.10
> $500,000
$1,986.00
The regulations of other States/Territories apply when opening sales to interstate residents. Other State/Territory regulation summaries are available upon request and/or schedule a free phone consultation.
Email: support@rafflelink.com.au
Phone: 0404 395 826
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