ACT · Updated June 2026
Raffle rules in Australian Capital Territory
A permit is only needed if your total prize pool exceeds $2,500.
When you need a permit
Raffles with a total prize pool over $2,500 require a permit in the ACT. Keep your total prize pool at or under $2,500 and no permit is needed.
- Processing time: allow 3–4 weeks for the application.
- Apply: permit application — ACT regulator
- Official rules: ACT regulator guidance
Key rules in ACT
- Maximum raffle duration
- 12 months
- Ticket sales cap
- 5× the prize pool (≤$10,000 prizes) or 10× (over $10,000)
Paperwork for ACT permit applications
ACT regulators ask for supporting documents with permit applications. RaffleLink generates these for you inside the app:
- Ticket Sample
How RaffleLink keeps you compliant
These rules are encoded into RaffleLink itself. Before your raffle goes live, we check your prize pool, duration, draw date and ticket setup against ACT’s requirements and flag anything that needs attention — so your committee never finds out about a rule after it’s been broken.
See how it worksCommon questions
Do I need a permit to run a raffle in Australian Capital Territory?
Raffles with a total prize pool over $2,500 require a permit in the ACT. Below that threshold, a standard not-for-profit raffle doesn’t need a permit.
How long does a ACT raffle permit take?
Allow 3–4 weeks for the regulator to process a permit application — factor this into your raffle timeline before announcing a draw date.
Can we sell raffle tickets online in Australian Capital Territory?
Yes. Online raffle ticket sales are available to eligible not-for-profit fundraising in ACT, and RaffleLink applies ACT’s rules automatically before your raffle goes live.
Who can run a raffle in Australian Capital Territory?
Raffles in Australia are generally reserved for not-for-profit organisations — clubs, schools, charities and community groups — raising funds for their cause. Check your organisation’s eligibility with the regulator if you’re unsure.
This page is general guidance for community fundraising, not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm current requirements with the ACT regulator before launching. Last reviewed June 2026.
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