News

Latest news from the department.

Featured news

When is a permit required to conduct a raffle?

Dec 17, 2024, 08:41 AM by Geoff White
We want organising your local sports club chook raffle or major club fundraiser to be as easy as possible.

Heading down to watch your kids play sport, buying a sausage in a bun and a raffle ticket in that day’s draw at the club can be part of community life for many people — but there are raffles that need a permit.

For example, the value of the prizes and how long the raffle is open for can determine if you need a permit.

To avoid pitfalls in your fundraising, why not take time to familiarise yourself with the guidelines?

All news

When is a permit required to conduct a raffle?

Dec 17, 2024, 08:41 AM by Geoff White
We want organising your local sports club chook raffle or major club fundraiser to be as easy as possible.

Heading down to watch your kids play sport, buying a sausage in a bun and a raffle ticket in that day’s draw at the club can be part of community life for many people — but there are raffles that need a permit.

For example, the value of the prizes and how long the raffle is open for can determine if you need a permit.

To avoid pitfalls in your fundraising, why not take time to familiarise yourself with the guidelines?

Newsletters

Subscribe to receive newsletters to your email.

Media hub

View Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport media statements and get in contact with the media team.
Page reviewed 19 June 2025