> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.rafflelink.com.au/getting-started/regulations/victorian-raffle-regulations/what-is-a-vgccc-declaration.md). # What is a VGCCC Declaration? A VGCCC Declaration for Raffles - What You Need to Know A declaration from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) is a requirement for any organization that wishes to conduct or benefit from a raffle in Victoria, regardless of the raffle's size. This includes community organizations, charitable organizations, sporting clubs, and political parties. Key Points: * The [declaration](https://forms.vgccc.vic.gov.au/eform/submit/minor-gaming-declaration) is FREE * Valid for 10 years from approval date * Your organization will be listed on the [VGCCC's public register of declared organizations](https://apps.vgccc.vic.gov.au/CA256F800017E8D4/VCGLR/0D309EF0CB8426FDCA257B32007680D6?OpenDocument) * The beneficiary organization must be declared * Required for ALL raffles, no matter how small Processing Time: While the official processing time is up to 28 days, the VGCCC is typically very responsive. If you need your declaration processed quickly, you can contact them directly to discuss expedited processing. Contact the VGCCC: * Phone: 1300 599 759 * They are generally very helpful and can assist with questions about declarations and expedited processing. Important Note: Once declared, you may still need additional permits if your total prize pool value is greater than $20,000. The declaration is just the first step in ensuring your organization can legally conduct raffles in Victoria. Your organization must be: * Not-for-profit * Conducted in good faith * Either a community, charitable, sporting, recreational organization, or political party --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.rafflelink.com.au/getting-started/regulations/victorian-raffle-regulations/what-is-a-vgccc-declaration.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.