Compliance and permits
How Australian raffle rules work, when you need a permit, and what each state expects.
Running a raffle in Australia means following the rules of the state or states you're selling in — and those rules vary a fair bit. The good news: RaffleLink does a lot of the heavy lifting, checking your raffle against each state's rules as you build it and flagging anything that needs a permit before you can publish.
This section explains how compliance works in plain language, who's allowed to run a raffle, and what each state expects.
A guide, not legal advice
These pages are a plain-language summary to help you understand the landscape. They're not legal advice, and raffle rules change. The official state regulator is always the final word — we link to each one. You, as the organiser, are responsible for your raffle's compliance. RaffleLink helps you get it right and keeps this guidance current, but if you're unsure, check with the regulator.
How compliance works
Soft limits vs hard limits, and how RaffleLink helps.
Who can run a raffle
Eligibility — it's about being a genuine non-profit cause.
Choosing the states
How the states you pick shape your raffle's rules.
When you need a permit
What triggers a permit, and how to submit yours.
Tracking permit status
Keeping an eye on permits while your raffle runs.
State-by-state rules
The essentials for each state and territory.