Australian Capital Territory

Charitable collections fall under the Charitable Collections Act 2003. For a licence to collect for charity contact the ACT Office of Regulatory Services at:

Contact: ACT Office of Regulatory Services
Phone: (02) 6207 0562
Fax: (02) 6207 0487
Mail: GPO Box 158, CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
Email: ors.bil@act.gov.au
Website: www.ors.act.gov.au

 

For fundraising through raffles, housie (bingo), trade promotion lotteries and calcuttas the relevant legislation is the Lotteries Act 1964. This is overseen by the ACT Gambling and Racing Commission.

Contact: ACT Gambling and Racing Commission
Phone: (02) 6207 0361
Fax: (02) 6207 7390
Mail: PO Box 214, CIVIC SQUARE ACT 2608
Email: lotteries@act.gov.au
Website: www.gamblingandracing.act.gov.au/Lotteries.htm

On the website you will find the application for a licence to run a raffle, housie, trade promotion lottery and calcutta.