Is it against australian law to sell raffle tickets for the purpose of helping my family?
bubzaboo asked:
Im a single mum of 2 young children. I dont make much money and am finding it hard to afford anything beyond general living expenses. I had an idea that i could make up a few gift baskets and sell raffles tickets and use the profits to buy chrissy presents for my kids.
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Im a single mum of 2 young children. I dont make much money and am finding it hard to afford anything beyond general living expenses. I had an idea that i could make up a few gift baskets and sell raffles tickets and use the profits to buy chrissy presents for my kids.
I just wanted to make sure that this isnt illegal? Im in South Australia.
October 27th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
im not much help but i just wanted to say good on you for asking. and im sure its not against the law. mabey it depends on whats in the baskets… good luck shrow
October 30th, 2009 at 9:08 am
Yes, it is against the law.You must be a registered charity or club or association.There are quite severe penalties including jail sentences for running unlicenced raffles or charities.You must also be registered with the tax office. Redstar
November 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
As Red said - you need to be registered in order to sell raffle tickets for anything - the is a fee to be paid and the competition lotteries commission has to be involved in the process. Private individuals are not permitted to hold raffles. skcattley