New South Wales

Fundraising and appeals for money, may take a variety of forms – including supply of food, entertainment, games of chance or other goods and services, or in connection with a commercial undertaking. All these activities are regulated by the Office of Charities.

Contact: Department of Trade and Investment, Regional Infrastructure and Services (Trade & Investment)
Phone: (02) 9995 0750
Mail: GPO Box 5477, SYDNEY NSW 2001
Email: dominic.herschel@communities.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/

Check compliance responsibilities with laws and regulations concerned with lotteries, raffles and games of chance, which are regulated under the Charitable and Not-for-profitable Gaming Act 1999. Contact should be made with the New South Wales Office of Gaming Regulation.

Contact: New South Wales Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing
Phone: 02 9995 0300
Fax: 02 9995 0669
Mail: GPO Box 7060 Sydney NSW 2001
Email: olgr@communities.nsw.gov.au
Website: http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/

If a liquor licence is sought, the relevant authority needs to be contacted.

For information about holding an event, see Event NSW at www.events.nsw.gov.au/