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Queensland Raffle Regulations

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Queensland Raffle Regulations

Permit Requirements

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.

Raffle Rules

Organization Requirements

  • 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

Financial Rules

  • 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

Participation Restrictions

  • 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

Prize Rules

  • 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

Draw Rules

  • 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

How to Apply For A QLD Category 3 Permit

Required Documentation

  • RaffleLink Fundraising Agreement

  • RaffleLink Draw Software Certification

  • RaffleLink Ticket Sample

Application Process

  • Lodgment via email or in person

  • Processing Time: 28 Days

  • *A bank guarantee may be requested for new applicants covering prizes & expenses

Application Fees

Estimated Gross Proceeds
Application Fee

> $50,000 but not > $100,000

$496.70

> $100,000 but not > $500,000

$993.10

> $500,000

$1,986.00

Interstate Sales

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.

Contact Information

  • Email: support@rafflelink.com.au

  • Phone: 0404 395 826

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